Novels like Once the Dark Moonlight
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Once the Dark Moonlight, best match first.
- 1 Amid the Intensity [Crime Investigation] 于浓烈中【刑侦】 Ten years ago, a prominent figure in the hydrogen energy industry was targeted in a staged major car accident. No one survived inside the car, and rumors spread like wildfire online. Ten years later, the Xiang family’s only daughter enters journalism and becomes a rising media star. This time, she will take up her pen and spare no effort to uncover the truth. 1. Xiang Lian tossed and turned in bed. Who goes around playing door-to-door bumping games on a weekend?! She remembered that the neighbor 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 The Bickering Duo's Casebook 欢喜冤家探案录 A major human trafficking case breaks out in S City, and the major crimes squad of the criminal investigation team where heroine Ji Xiaoyu works is put in charge of the investigation. During a raid, they mistakenly arrest Ye Xiao, the hero, who holds a doctorate in criminal psychology. To prove his innocence, Ye Xiao joins the investigation and offers the police his professional expertise, greatly improving their efficiency. It turns out the major case is connected to four other cases from the p —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 Three Years Faking My Death: The Forensic Doctor Goes on a Killing Spree in Disguise as a Rookie 死遁三年，法医伪装菜鸟杀疯了 Three years ago, Shen Nian, Tianhai City's top female forensic pathologist, was accused of destroying crucial evidence and shielding a serial killer. The man who personally signed her arrest warrant was her direct superior, Lu Yanzhou, her boyfriend of three years. During her transfer, a raging fire left Shen Nian's body nowhere to be found. With bloodshot eyes, Lu Yanzhou dug through the ruins for three days and nights, and went completely mad. Three years later, a rookie policewoman named 1.8kReads6.2Score175Shelves
- 4 Tech Geek Detective: The Precision of Truth 技术宅推理之真相的精度 This is a youth suspense romance novel that puts deduction front and center while still overflowing with warmth and humanity. The tense plot is packed with suspense, yet never loses its tenderness or humor. A series of cases draws on topical social issues, including hackers, drugs, HIV, staged accidents for compensation, phone scams, insurance schemes, housing scams, PUA, online streamers, and female celebrities marrying into wealthy families. The cases are logically rigorous, complex, and diffi 63Reads7.0Score—Shelves
- 5 Can the Lost Find Their Way Back? 迷途知返否？ [Modern romance + mystery + a touch of a golden finger] Qin Chuchu happens to get to know him after helping him uncover the secret behind his sister’s death. A notebook helps her put the pieces together, and the two are brought together by fate. “Are you sure what you know is the truth?” “Of course! Do you think I don’t know who you are?” “Seeing you like this puts our minds at ease! Guys, get him!” She starts out as a clueless rookie at solving mysteries, but gradually turns into a girl plagued —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 Detective Future: Better Late Than Never 侦探未来之有心不怕迟 Being a detective is an ordinary job, not some grand pursuit of “there’s always only one truth.” If a detective’s abilities let them sense the boundaries of the future, could the words that define this profession be greatly expanded? In this book, two ordinary detectives ultimately create an extraordinary everyday life and future. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 The Case Runs Deep, but the Feelings Run Shallow 应是案深情浅 One is a police captain exiled to an out-of-the-way post; the other is a talented art student at a fine arts academy. A case involving a murder inspired by a dream brings them together. You can't just run away from what comes next, and you can't dream your way into seeing the cases that lie ahead. She has helped him investigate by drawing murder weapons and suspects, been kidnapped, and even suffered an attempted... well, you know. She doesn't want to know what else awaits her. He has been set u 10Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 8 Undercover Shadows: Love Is a Perilous Affair 谍影：爱劫难逃 Cheng Cheng, a criminal police officer, has one greatest wish: to carry a gun, stop patrolling, and take part in real operations to capture criminals! But the first “criminal” she catches not only turns the tables and gives her a good lesson, a month later he becomes the direct instructor at her training camp! Thus begins the story of a scheming captain putting a rookie officer in her place. As Cheng Cheng struggles to fight back, a shocking conspiracy gradually comes to light... 18Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 9 Cavities 1 龋齿1 In short, tooth decay means cavities: the progressive destruction of the hard tissues of a tooth, an irreversible form of damage. The human heart is much the same. When it is hurt, the wound takes deep root and cannot be erased, slowly eating away at it... 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 Love That Devours the Bones 噬骨之爱 [Down-and-Out Tutor vs. Terminally Ill Heir of Her Enemy] Feng Sen, the older brother who supported Lin Yue through college, died by suicide, leaving her a house. But Lin Yue suspects there was more to his death. After secretly investigating, Lin Yue discovers that Feng Sen’s death is somehow connected to the Shen family, where she is working as a tutor. She begins to take another look at the family. The Shens seem harmonious on the surface, but undercurrents run deep. The affectionate-looking c 64Reads9.3Score—Shelves
- 11 No Dreams When You Close Your Eyes 闭眼无梦 [A Newly Built World + Deeply Suspenseful Puzzles + Adventurous Action + Reflections on Life + Not a Power Fantasy] Three thousand years from now, the world consists of three realms: When people are awake, they are in the White Realm. When they fall asleep, they enter the Dream Realm. If they die in both realms, they enter the boundless Void Realm, and the cycle begins again. Two mysterious ancient divine beasts, the White Mo and the Black Mo, maintain the balance of energy between the White Rea —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 A Love Tied to a Mystery 谜案情缘 This is a contest between evenly matched opponents, and a love affair marked by fierce rivalry. A string of serial murder cases unfolds. See how the tough-as-nails Lu Chen and intelligence expert Ye Yun join forces to bring the killers to justice. What do the symbols on the bodies mean? Why have the victims been drained of blood? What method allows someone to kill from afar? Where did the copycat's methods come from? 15Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 13 Sweet Romance! The Chaste Captain Kisses and Spoils Her 甜宠！禁欲队长吻她宠她 [Criminal Investigation + 1v1 Romance + Two Strong Leads + Case Solving] She was a renowned PhD in psychology: rational, sharp-minded, and slow to trust. Yet he, a man who never played by the rules, steadily broke down her defenses. Every time she trusted him, her understanding of him was overturned. Every time she doubted him, her suspicions were confirmed. And so fate bound the two of them together. 301Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 Flowers of Evil [Criminal Investigation] 罪恶之花[刑侦] People say evil gets what it deserves. People say justice will prevail. But where is justice when her younger brother dies a cruel death, her father is wrongfully killed, and her mother loses her mind? Chu Mi refuses to believe in it anymore. She will dispense this so-called justice herself. The seed of evil is planted in Chu Mi’s heart when she is nine. It sprouts beneath the bright principles of justice and blooms in the blazing hearts of humanity. 47Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 Detective Boyfriend: Forensic Doctor Jiang, Take Your Knife 神探男友：江法医，拿好你的刀 She is a legendary magician with miraculous hands. Her delicate fingers can probe wounds and measure body temperature, and her technique rivals that of a top-tier star surgeon. She can dissect a body and put it back together without leaving a single flaw. He is a world-class genius who has solved countless cases. Reserved and arrogant, he has an extraordinary memory and never forgets anything he sees. When two extraordinary people meet, will they clash or find kindred spirits in each other? One 89Reads5.4Score—Shelves
- 16 Special Criminal Investigation Unit 刑侦特案大队 The cherished heiress of a trillion-yuan conglomerate refuses to sit back and enjoy her wealth. Instead, she turns around and joins the police force. Everyone in her circle waits for her to find the work too hard and give up. But to their surprise, she follows every clue, captures vicious criminals, and cracks major cases one after another. No matter how much family wealth she has, nothing beats the thrill of catching criminals with her own hands! The sequel to The Female Detective Cracks Cases, 191Reads8.0Score100Shelves
- 17 Detective: The Perfect Partners 侦探：最佳拍档 She had dreamed of becoming a police officer since childhood. After earning her master’s degree, she joined the criminal investigation squad as she had always hoped. From the Qing-dressed beauty case to a serial murder case and, later, countless other mysteries, Chen Bailu quickly grew into her role, working side by side with Captain Zhang Tao and getting along well with her colleagues. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 The Two-Sided Mirror: Blossoming in Secret 双面镜：暗自生花 A crime story grounded in reality [Suspense + twists]. A carefully orchestrated game of murder begins in secret. Behind the mask, is someone hunter or prey? When the perfect facade falls away, what emerges is hidden evil and a cold reckoning. Some seek the truth, while others lay traps. At the edge of the abyss of desire and revenge, anyone could be a pawn, and anyone could be the one moving the pieces. One wrong step, and there is no coming back. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 Officer Lu, Let’s Date 陆警官，谈个恋爱 [Criminal Psychology Expert VS Gentle Police Officer + Mutual Redemption] On the day Lin Qing and Liang Mu registered their marriage, she saw her boyfriend holding a model in his arms and patiently coaxing her. She calmly severed their ties. Officer Lu always appeared when she was at her most desperate. With her boyfriend's betrayal and her parents' urgent pressure to get married, Lin Qing acted on impulse and asked Lu Chu, a man she'd only met a few times, “Officer Lu, would you date me with ma 175Reads7.3Score—Shelves
- 20 The Red Conspiracy: Echoes from the Abyss 红色迷局:深渊回响 The Red Conspiracy: Echoes of the Abyss 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 Never-Ending Plum Blossoms 梅完梅了 Years ago, the powerful businesswoman Dong Zhenzhu was brutally murdered in her home. Mei Changqing, who had only just joined the police force, accidentally caught a glimpse of the culprit's back during an emergency assignment, but an unexpected mishap let the killer slip away. In the end, the police closed the case as a suicide. Years later, after weathering all kinds of hardships, Mei Changqing is no longer the inexperienced young officer he once was. He has become a middle-aged man with a bee 2Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 22 The Serious Crimes Unit's Beloved Darling Has Fallen from the Sky II 重案组团宠从天降II [Crime investigation + ensemble cast + episodic cases + romance + comedy] Optimistic, easygoing tech prodigy Chen Zhenzhu × Wen Xuxing, heir to a wealthy family and captain of the criminal police The second season still features crime cases packed with social issues, happy everyday moments with the squad, and plenty of sweet couple moments from the “Zhenxing couple.” 1kReads8.0Score348Shelves
- 23 Captain Yan, Miss Ji Is Talking to the Dead Again 严队，季小姐又和死人说话了 [A cunning, mysterious, sly psychological expert VS a calm, upright, tough-as-nails criminal investigator] Ji Wanyan was born with eyes of different colors and the ability to foresee disasters. At seven, her family cast her out because they believed she had caused her parents' deaths. Seventeen years later, her ability to read crucial information about a crime from a victim's retinas made her the darling of the criminal investigation team. The most doting of all was Captain Yan, the son of Haich 20Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 24 The Mastermind: CH Major Crimes 幕后真凶之CH重案 The “CH” case from more than twenty years ago left behind countless unanswered questions. Undercover police officer Chu Jianghe vanished, and every last batch of CH compounds disappeared. Fortunately, Ding Qiao, son of Professor Ding Kezhi, who developed “CH” back then, was arrested after fleeing overseas for twenty years. The vital “CH3” compound was also escorted back to China with him. Now, beneath the seemingly calm surface of Haizhou, dark currents are stirring. The death of a superstar inf 288Reads8.0Score129Shelves
- 25 The Uncrowned Crime 无冕之罪 [Crime Investigation + Mystery + Romance] Evil escapes justice, and a massacre carried out in the name of righteousness sends an entire city into a frenzy. A serial killer who styles himself the God of Justice, and a twisted doctor who believes murder can cure the city. Everyone in this city is a killer. Eight years ago, the Maze Murders shocked City B. The case was hastily closed after the killer took his own life, but it left a thorn in everyone’s heart. Eight years later, the same methods and 20Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 26 Days of Solving Cases and Catching Ghosts at the Bureau 在有关部门破案和捉鬼的日子 Do you believe ghosts exist in this world? Sometimes the human heart is more terrifying than ghosts and monsters! We’re from a special government agency, and we deal with the paranormal incidents happening around you! Shh! Don’t say a word! 15Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 Solving Cases Is My Specialty 破案，我很有技巧的 [Criminal investigation and deduction + ensemble cast + twists + murder-mystery games become reality + high-IQ battles of wits + the hero is a bit of a background character] Also known as: “I’ve watched 1,000 episodes of Conan, so solving cases should be a piece of cake” Lu Zhaoyao, a seasoned murder-mystery game player, joins the city’s criminal investigation squad after graduating. After five years of working hard to maintain her ice-cold beauty image, she finally becomes deputy captain of Cri 27Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 28 Crime Investigation Series: The Mystery of Death 刑侦单元系列之死亡谜团 This is a battle of wits between detectives and criminals! Qin Huaizhi, captain of the city's criminal investigation squad, leads a group of officers alongside young forensic doctor Zhu Pingting to solve cases and win justice for the dead. Will righteousness prevail, or will evil triumph? Join us in this book to find out! 921Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 Back to Republican-Era China to Solve a Bizarre Case: Bloodshed in the Bridal Chamber 回到民国破奇案之血溅婚房 Back in the Republic of China: Solving a Strange Case of Bloodshed in the Bridal Chamber —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 Gathering the Dark [Crime Investigation] 拾暗【刑侦】 Fifteen years ago, eleven-year-old Song Le watched with her own eyes as her father's body was dissected a second time. The Y-shaped incision was carved into her heart, leaving a scar that never healed. Fifteen years later, having earned her doctorate in criminal psychology with a focus on psychopathology, she turned down a lucrative offer from the M Country's FBI and returned to the place where it had all happened. The archive room was piled high with case files containing information on tens of 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 31 The Forensic Doctor: The Cool-Headed Captain Is Wildly Devoted to Her 法医小姐：高冷队长又宠又狂 Luo Shuang and Yuan Yiming grew up together as childhood sweethearts. But during an undercover operation, Luo Shuang’s father died saving Yuan Yiming’s father. Yuan Yiming feels guilty because Luo Shuang’s father sacrificed himself to save his own, and he has never dared to confess his feelings for her. Later, Luo Shuang becomes the top forensic expert in the criminal investigation squad, while Yuan Yiming returns to his hometown and joins the same squad. A bloodstained Roman angel, a swan bo 494Reads—Score—Shelves
- 32 The Unspoken Words: Personality Manipulation 弦外音之人格操纵 [An early work; the writing is still rough!] [Read the blurb first. Only follow the story if you can accept this setup!] [Some plot points involve personal fictional additions. Please don't compare them with reality!] [If you're okay with this kind of plot, follow along with the story.] [One more time: The male lead has an ex. The heroine is caught between two men and feels conflicted. Only read on if you're okay with that. No further explanations.] "Outgoing, uninhibited criminal investigation 106Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 33 Dark Sunflower 暗黑向日葵 [A powerful team + cherished by everyone and sweet romance + justice and sunshine] Love begins without reason, and all his devotion is for her alone. Every tough nut has its match; no one is born a straight man, they just haven't met the one who turns their head. After a huge misunderstanding, Yan, the eldest son of the wealthy Yan family in Yiming City, is sent by his mother to the military for reform. Who would have thought he would prove so capable that he would join the International Crimina 13Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 I'm a Psychology Expert, So Isn't It Normal to Be Crazy from the Start? 我一个心理专家开局精神病不正常吗？ A twisted female psychology expert VS a tough-as-nails police captain [ suspense + deduction + serial killings + psychological profiling + 1v1 ] Religious sacrifices, hypnosis beneath the stars, immortality... This is a world overrun by evil. And yet some people keep moving forward, burdened by the weight of it all... An organization that teaches people to change and find strength in one another turns out to want to sacrifice its own members? Why did five young women disappear in the middle of t 149Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 Ma Long Investigates: The Three O'Clock Mystery 马龙探案之三点的迷案 Revision in progress, The format will be changed to one translation per sentence, with one Chinese sentence followed by one English sentence. Extensive English reading material, suitable for readers with a vocabulary of 3,000 words, and written according to the logic of how to say things in English. Contents Volume One: The Three O'Clock Mystery @ Chapter 1 Volume Two: The Missing Corpse @ Chapter 34 Volume Three: The Wrong Murder Case @ Chapter 68 Volume Four: The Right Murder Case A suspens —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 Murder in the Golden House: My Opponent Is a Bit of a Letdown 金屋藏凶：我的对手不太行 [Alternate Republic of China setting + episodic mystery-solving + happy ending] During the Republic of China era, the body of socialite Xu Ruolan is discovered in a suburban villa. The police station hastily closes the case as an accidental fall. Officer Jiang Shuyi suspects foul play and continues investigating, only to be dismissed without explanation. Just as the truth is about to be buried, a year later, dancer Dong Yujiao moves into the villa to track down a missing treasure. There, she cro 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 A Fateful Bond with a Demon Cat 孽猫缘 A Fateful Bond with a Cat —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 The Fearless Forensic Wife 法医飒妻 Five years ago, police officer Nan Chengfeng took his newly recruited trainee Ji Hanyao to a crime scene. He died heroically protecting his apprentice, and the killer was shot dead on the spot. But the true mastermind behind the scenes remained at large. To find clues, Ji Hanyao secretly kept tabs on the people connected to the case. Five years later, a bizarre dismemberment case set the truth in motion... Nan Chengfeng's daughter, Nan Nianwei, is a forensic examiner hired to analyze the scene. 67Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 39 Chasing Cases Across Two Cities: An Intern Forensic Pathologist 双城追案：实习女法医 [Modern suspense + episodic case-solving + slow-burn romance + evenly matched leads] Lu Fan is a gentle, quiet-looking forensic intern, but beneath the surface she is bright, strong-willed, and sincere. She is drawn to the light and embraces the same beliefs and aspirations as her brother. Bai Ge looks scruffy, roguishly handsome, and cheerful to those around him, but inside he is insecure and gloomy. With a histrionic personality, he was once a Chinese detective, but he is also the son of a cri 139Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 40 The Forensic Doctor Is the Suspect 法医小姐她是犯罪嫌疑人 Lin Chuxi gains a strange ability after her best friend dies: she can see exclamation marks above the heads of people nearing death! She can also share the feelings of the dead. While investigating a string of “vampire” killings, she runs into her ex-boyfriend again. She is even mistaken for a “suspect.” To find the real culprit and unravel the conspiracy of the “Playing Card” organization, she joins him in the fight once more. The Spade suit kills brutally, Hearts ensnare their victims, Diamond 37Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 Death Werewolf: Bird in a Cage 死亡狼人杀：笼中鸟 Lin Jingxuan woke up in an unfamiliar place and discovered that she and her friend had been dragged into a real-life game of Werewolf. Life and death had become the norm! After fighting with all their might to survive, what truth would they uncover? 47Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 Mottled Crimes 罪案斑驳 Before one crisis has passed, another arises. A series of murders has struck Harbor City. The killer is ruthless, and several citizens have already been killed. The Special Cases Unit launches a full-scale investigation. All signs point to the same person behind the crimes: Gu Jinghao. Ye Ziyu arrives in the nick of time to help the team pierce the layers of mystery. The battle with Gu Jinghao is about to begin! 361Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 43 Heartbeat Concerto 心跳协奏 There are two kinds of people heart surgeon nurse Lin Xue wants nothing to do with in this life: police officers, and people even more stubborn than police officers. When Lu Jun, deputy captain of the criminal investigation squad, bursts into her emergency room with a gunshot wound, the two become one. He investigates cases with decisive efficiency, yet cannot understand why she resents the badge. She stitches wounds with calm professionalism, yet cannot escape the truth closing in as he reopens —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 A Heart Stirs in the Moonlight 趁月色心动 [Detective Captain VS Surgeon, crime-solving + sweet romance, reunion after a long separation, rekindled love] [Xu Wanning's Version] When Xu Wanning sees Chen Zheng again, ten years have passed. He is a detective captain, while she is a murder suspect. “I didn't kill her. She framed me by taking her own life.” “What terrible thing did you do to make someone frame you by killing herself?” She returns to the country to uncover the truth about a fire from ten years ago, but one suspicious clue aft 3kReads8.8Score375Shelves
- 45 Fireflies Illuminate the Hidden Crickets 浮萤照潜蛩 (Early on) Mystery and crime novelist (later) criminal investigation consultant: Shen Xuexian vs. criminal investigation captain: Wan Ming A popular idol dies mysteriously on a film set, and the scene is exactly as described in the script. Shen Xuexian, a mystery novelist, is taken in for questioning by the police at her new book signing. She never imagined that selling the rights to her novel would land her in a police station. Getting caught up in a murder on a film set and taken in to assist 399Reads8.7Score103Shelves
- 46 The Hidden Killer 隐匿的凶手 Fifteen years ago, a devastating explosion destroyed five once-happy families. Fifteen years later, a graceful, confident young woman walks into the police station, and a long-sealed string of numbers is brought back into use. A deadly struggle of love and hate, gratitude and grievance, life and death, good and evil is about to begin... 455Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 47 Crossing the Line 越线 On her first day in the major crimes unit, Chen Miao got into a fight with the captain, Shen Chan. The captain seems to have it in for Chen Miao and gives her a hard time at every turn. "New girl, get me some tea." "New girl, sweep the floor." "New girl, tidy up the office." Chen Miao silently puts up with it and does everything she's told. So she swaps the water in the tea for bitter juice and brings it to someone; carefully sweeps the floor, then dumps all the rubbish she collected under Shen 486Reads8.1Score103Shelves
- 48 The Crown Prince of the Capital Is Actually the Investigation Squad's Top Workaholic! 京市太子爷，竟是重案组卷王！ [Season Two is on the homepage] [Crime investigation + romance + ensemble cast + two strong leads growing together + standalone cases] [Genius hacker x rational team captain] [The romance develops slowly in Season One. The leads still don't know how to date in this book! Not recommended if you want mindless indulgence, not recommended, not recommended!!!!] He is the heir to one of the capital's top families, yet has no interest in enjoying life. Instead, he heads to the front lines to work himse 14.1kReads7.4Score2.7kShelves
- 49 Witness to Death 死亡见证 The rating has only just opened, so take it as a rough guide. [Criminal Investigation Team Captain × Psychology Expert] [Cool, Quiet, and Reserved × Playful Little Brat] People say Captain Shang Shixu is so serious that everyone around him keeps their distance. But what is this they're seeing? Is that a pretty young woman beside the aloof boss everyone avoids? And is she hugging his waist? What is happening to the world? Their meeting, the cases that keep coming one after another... The Cowherd 620Reads8.1Score101Shelves
- 50 My Dear Detective Gu 我亲爱的顾神探 A romance wrapped in a case file, offering a fresh perspective on mystery. Who says mysteries are all about mind-bending cases? Sometimes, they need a little sweetness too. Can you imagine Su Bai, a policewoman and criminal investigator who’s tougher than most men, able to catch criminals with her bare hands, break bricks with one hand, and master every kind of grappling and martial arts, yet after falling in love, becoming so delicate around Gu Ying that she can’t even twist open a bottle cap? 75Reads7.5Score—Shelves
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