Novels like Nameless Detective Agency
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- 51 The White Jade Mystery 白玉谜团 Jiang Bai, a boss who works from home, is suddenly visited by the police. What will happen next? Cautions: First-person narration, mystery, novella, modern setting, but the police are less capable than in real life. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 Criminal Investigation Records 刑事侦缉实录 [Zhu Chen × Shen Yuan] A story about an elite psychology professor and a disgraced major crimes unit chief joining forces to solve cases. Some cases are based on real events. "A Chen, what exactly are you hiding?" "Whatever I'm doing, A Yuan, you have to believe that I'll never hurt you." Everyone is desperately searching for the truth. But when it's finally laid bare, who can accept it with composure? 22Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 53 Echoes of Blood 血字残响 A plain silver band links a bloody, unsolved case spanning twenty-seven years. A family slaughtered on a rainy night, power that reaches the heavens, and a revenge plot that leaves him transformed from victim to prisoner. Fine scratches serve as evidence, skin flakes as proof. Every crime hidden in the darkness will eventually be exposed in the sunlight. The last echoes of blood-written words fade, and justice finally finds its way home. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Dawn Impact 黎明冲击 [Two male leads + criminal investigation + happy ending] This world isn't as peaceful as most people think. Most stand in the light, but some struggle in the darkness. The place where black and white intertwine is called "Dawn." There will always be people who cross "Dawn" and step into the darkness, carrying its light deep into the shadows. Lu Xianzhou: I'm not someone who walks through the darkness. I'm someone who charges toward Dawn. I want its light to illuminate more of the darkness. Wei 457Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 55 Crime Case: Hunting the Killer 罪案缉凶 [Two male leads, childhood friends, crime-solving, powerful duo, both devoted to each other, happy ending] [There is a secondary couple with a significant amount of screen time. Please don't read if that's not for you.] A terrifying kidnapping in their youth forced He Minghan to bury his feelings for Xiao Ran deep in his heart. Though they cared for each other, they never crossed the line between close friends. When five male bodies were discovered in a wasteland on the outskirts of town, all st 561Reads8.4Score10114d adds
- 56 Sunken Jade 沉钰 [Two Male Leads + Crime Investigation + Younger Male Lead] Cool, elite team captain Fang Yu X sharp-tongued puppy-like intern Qin Chen A carefully planned explosion, a conspiracy pursued for years, a chess game controlled by another. What will it take to make it through to dawn? 67Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 57 The Killer's Notebook 追凶手抄 In the darkness, we struggle to feel our way toward what true justice is. When blood and poetry intertwine above Huaian, sending waves of mournful cries across the city, are you still wearing a mask as you stand before me? Schemes and calculations form a fine, tangled web. Trapped within it, where can we turn? The truth is like the sun hidden behind storm clouds that day, impossible to see clearly. But Qu Xiaoyang still believes that the darkest night is always the prelude to dawn. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 As a Court Investigator, Is It Really So Strange to Flirt with an Opera Star? 身为少卿，撩个花旦很正常吧 251Reads8.9Score10114d adds
- 59 Haicheng Criminal Investigation Division 海城刑事犯罪调查科 [The second book, "Haicheng Criminal Investigation Unit II", is complete. Synopsis: [Crime investigation + two male leads + mystery solving + multiple personalities + multiple couples + power couple + undercover agent + ensemble cast] The west athletic field at Haicheng University has always been a paradise for sports enthusiasts. One day, the sight of a hideously disfigured corpse hanging above the podium shattered the usual 113Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Flowers Bloom from Withered Bones 枯骨会生花 [Detective vs. Forensic Doctor: A Powerful Duo] A murder takes place in Yi'an City, and the Municipal Public Security Bureau forms the "611 Task Force" to investigate. Shen Yubai, a prickly, proud, and fiercely self-respecting head of the criminal investigation team, joins forces with Pei Yanche, a specially appointed forensic doctor who seems cold on the outside but is warm within and has a serious double standard. Together, they gather evidence and solve cases. Their growing rapport and mutua 194Reads6.7Score2114d adds
- 61 Detective Jia 贾案侦探 [Mystery + detective + case-solving + deduction + no System + mind-bending cases + steadily unfolding plot] A locked-room murder leads to an antiques donation case from years ago. A ruthless killer lurking in the shadows carefully assassinates the people who know what the police have discovered, cutting off every lead. But evidence of a crime never disappears, and the law's net may be wide, but no criminal can slip through forever. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 An Unconventional Profiler 非典型侧写师 [Audiobook now available. Give it a listen!] *Cold-faced team leader as the top × young profiler as the bottom Si Zhen: Catching criminals is his mission; solving cases and hunting down killers is his life! Yin Guihu: Observing humans is his side gig; teasing the team leader is his full-time job~ Two daily questions: Did Little Hu manage to flirt with Captain Si today? Did Captain Si "beat up" the delinquent boy today? The top saves the bottom. The story focuses on criminal psychology, with crim 70Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Parallel Lines 2 平行线2 The night before her wedding, the bride vanishes without a trace. She is later found at a neighbor’s house, with a man’s corpse lying beside her. Shu Qingyang and Fu Baiyun, who came to attend the wedding, immediately join the investigation, but the key clue lies with a rabbit... A viral singer is found dead by the roadside. Before his death, he had suddenly begun studying theology. The eerie crime scene bears no trace of evidence, while the Qiao family, now squarely in the crosshairs, sends out —Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 64 A Forensics Prodigy: Jiangcheng Police Stories 刑侦天才之江城警事 My name is Chen Ning. I graduated from the Criminal Investigation College of the Huaguo Police University, then joined a police station in the city. I encountered many difficult cases in the course of my daily work, but my policewoman senior and I cracked them one by one. Later, I joined the city police squad. This is a suspenseful, mind-bending novel with a tense plot and professional forensic knowledge, along with a love story woven throughout. All in all, I personally think it's well worth re 298Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 The Dawn Investigation Unit 黎明探案组 [Brain-teasing cases with a new mystery in each arc + two male leads + fast-paced + ensemble cast] (A criminal investigation captain × a psychological profiler) If you’re here for pure mystery cases, give this one a try ^ω^ “We pursue more than just the killer. We also seek the light that existed before evil twisted it.” Zhou Xuchuan is a cold and decisive criminal investigation captain, skilled at spotting clues in the details of a crime scene. Ji Lin is a brilliant psychological profiler who c 59Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 Partners in Crime [Crime Investigation] 同谋合污【刑侦】 “I’m willing to sink to your level and become your accomplice.” [The earnest, upright type × the beautiful man who’s not what he seems] Pei Yan has always been wild and unrestrained, and the moment he sees Jiang Lin, he decides he’s going to make him his. The refined and gentle Consultant Pei in front of outsiders turns into a completely different person around Captain Jiang?!! He thought it would just be a bit of fun, but never expected to get in over his head. Pei Yan has been back in the cou 67Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 The Strange Corpse Case 奇尸案 Do you think there is such a thing as the perfect crime? If so, what would it look like? Would it make a body disappear completely? Make sure no one ever discovers it? Or leave no evidence behind? 1.9kReads8.1Score16514d adds
- 68 Murder in Doubt 谋杀疑云 In September 2006, the body of a young man was discovered in an abandoned villa on the outskirts of town. His hands were tied, and his body was kneeling. The killer had been careful and left no traces. Before long, another young man’s body was found. The method of murder was almost identical. But as the police continued their investigation, Captain Ma Wenchao gradually began to suspect someone he knew well. Yet that person had a perfect alibi for every one of the crimes. 118Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 Twin Crimes 罪案双生 [One-on-one, devoted couple, two male leads + criminal investigation and case-solving + sweet romance + contrasting personalities + multiple couples] The chief forensic doctor at an A City Public Security Bureau branch suddenly retires. On his first day at the scene, his prized apprentice arrives late after being parachuted into the job, leading Lu Yan, a criminal investigation squad leader, to assume he's all looks and connections. Only after seeing his exceptional powers of observation and eff 202Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 The Jincheng Mystery 金城疑案 Deng Wei was once a carefree young master. But after a chance case, he became an unofficial consultant for the Jincheng Police Department, where he hit it off with Jiang Mu, one of the department’s elite officers. Working together, they swiftly cracked several cases that had shaken the city and kept the people of Jincheng safe. 306Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 71 The Broken Mirror Murder Case 破镜缉凶 [Mystery + Criminal Investigation + Deduction + Case-of-the-Week + Long Main Plot + No Romance + Solving Crimes] On a livestream, a bride in red hangs herself from an ancient locust tree. A million viewers watch as her corpse follows an invisible track and “walks” back to the crime scene. I'm Qin Niu, captain of the criminal investigation team in Changping City. The people I'm up against aren't ghosts, but a group of “crime designers.” They use magnetic levitation to transport corpses, infrasou 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Everyone Covets My Criminal Psychology Expert 我的犯罪心理专家总被人觊觎 Behind every murder lies a reflection of the killer's psychological state. A criminal psychology consultant was parachuted into the Special Investigations Department, and everyone thought he was nothing but a useless pretty boy. But when he actually arrived “Teacher Lu is so capable, and so handsome.” “Teacher Lu is such a wonderful person. He's so gentle, I really want to pursue him.” … Before they could act on those thoughts, a certain furious boss beat them all to a pulp. He hadn't even won h 274Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 So What If I’m Socially Awkward? Come Sit for a Portrait 社恐又如何，出来画像 [Mystery + two male leads + childhood friends] A case, an invitation, an investigation, a truth. Two childhood friends went their separate ways over an incident. Ten years later, another incident brought them together again. To uncover the truth behind a case, Tang Shi dragged Song Ci in to help without a word. The socially anxious Song Ci couldn't fight him off, so he swore at him instead. Having grown up with Song Ci and hearing him curse for the first time, Tang Shi was intrigued: “How about 140Reads—Score1714d adds
- 74 Allen's Story: Hyperthymesia 艾伦的故事—超忆症 Alan’s Story: Hyperthymesia 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 SK: A Blueprint for Switching Careers to Forensics and Joining the Homicide Squad SK：转行法医和刑侦队长的蓝图 [Criminal investigation] [Two male leads] [Both devoted to each other] [A sharp, cool-headed captain of detectives vs. a brilliant and handsome forensic doctor] We write the city's blueprint. We build our own future. 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 What Do I Do Now That My Archrival and I Are Crime-Solving Partners? 和死对头成为破案搭子了怎么办 [Two male leads] [Case-of-the-week mysteries] [Bickering couple] [Older love interest] Also known as Zero “Steady and reliable” criminal investigation captain × “sweet and obedient” prodigy detective Ji Yunxing is a genius, but even geniuses can stumble. One mishap earns him Zheng Xuanyue's lasting enmity. He thinks that will be the end of it, but then he gets dragged into several cases in a row and is forced to team up with Zheng Xuanyue. As they gradually solve the cases, the truth also begin 12Reads—Score314d adds
- 77 You Are the Abyss 你，就是深渊 I am loyal to justice, but even more loyal to you. A two-male-lead crime investigation novel: two powerful leads, an age gap with the younger man pursuing the older one, love at first sight, and sweet romance. A little fox wins over his beautiful older brother. This is not a wish-fulfillment novel. "Gentle Elite"+ "Unaware of His Own Feelings"+ "Honest and Resolute" VS "Scheming Top Student"+ "Carefully Plotting Every Move"+ "Fox in a Little Rabbit's Secret Identity" This is not a simple romance 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 The Seventy-First Knife Scar 第七十一道刀痕 The Seventy-First Knife Mark —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Dr. Shao's Psychological Trap 邵医生的心理陷阱 [Bottom + 1v1 + Both Pure + Slow Burn] Lin Yu was handsome and well-mannered. Everyone thought he had a bright future ahead, with success in both his career and love life just around the corner. Then he suddenly broke up with his girlfriend and was assigned to a tiny department that most people probably wouldn't even remember existed. H.A.D. Harassment Assessment Department. While everyone else sighed over his prospects, Lin Yu alone stayed sunny and optimistic, and got on with his work. “Capta —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 The Truth That Cannot Speak 不会说话的真相 A crime thriller with two male leads Police captain Qin Nian x forensic pathologist Qi He Freud said, “Human beings have two fundamental instincts: the instinct to survive and grow, and the instinct to destroy and kill.” Good and evil struggle within the human heart, and the crime scenes we face are the result of that struggle. A blade slices through, revealing the secrets hidden in a corpse. “Uncover what lies beneath appearances, trace how events unfolded, restore the truth, and uphold justice 1.9kReads8.7Score26414d adds
- 81 The Seconded Consultant Specializes in Tough Cases 借调顾问他专治疑难案 The city's criminal investigation team has recently gained a special consultant: Jiang Xibai. He's no rookie; the bureau chief personally went to great lengths to borrow him from the provincial department. He's an expert in criminal psychology. At their first meeting, everyone on the team thought the consultant looked far too sweet. With every button of his white shirt fastened to the collar and a soft, gentle voice, he seemed more like a student than someone who could read minds. Then, when a s 568Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 82 Dawn Task Force 破晓专案组 (Complete) [Brain-Twisting Criminal Investigation Cases] + [Crime Solving Focus] + [Limited Romance] + [No System] + [Fast-Paced] (Criminal Investigation Captain × Psychological Consultant) 70% cases, 30% romance They join forces to hunt down criminals and unravel the darkest mysteries of human nature. “There are two kinds of justice: the law, and... my gun.”, Ji Ming “A criminal’s mind is often colder than a corpse.”, Jiang Qingci (The romance develops slowly. The main focus is Crime Solving.) 688Reads—Score13314d adds
- 83 Yearning for Tomorrow 憧明 Yi Qing is the son of a murder victim from a case ten years ago. A decade later, after graduating from the police academy, he joins the Lin City Criminal Investigation Unit. Lu Yuanfeng, an intern who took part in the investigation ten years ago, is now the unit's captain. He has spent the past decade pursuing the case, facing countless obstacles along the way while uncovering some of the truth. As the two delve deeper into the investigation, more and more evidence and suspects come to light, re 139Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 84 Crime Scene 罪恶现场 The story recreates crime scenes and explores the weaknesses of human nature. Behind every case lies a battle between the police and evil! Each case is adapted from a real incident. Any resemblance is purely coincidental! 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 Twin Evidence of Guilt 双生罪证 [One-on-One, Two Male Leads + Strong Leads + Criminal Investigation + Forensics + Crime + Overpowered + Jack-of-All-Trades] Devoted, icy criminal investigation captain VS high-IQ, yandere forensic pathologist “Captain Shen,” he said, wiping the blood from the corner of Shen Tingbai’s mouth. His fingertips lingered on the other man’s trembling Adam’s apple. “When you lunged at me just now...” Shen Tingbai suddenly yanked open Jiang Linchuan’s collar, his bloodied teeth pressed against the man’s 254Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 86 The Case of the Eroding Color 色蚀谜案 A Case of Sensual Corruption 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 The Court of Causality: Fatal Percentage 因果律庭：致命百分比 I’m Alan Wexler, a former causality investigator and now a down-at-the-heels detective. My daily routine is watching people at the “Court of Causality” argue themselves hoarse over trivial nonsense. For example, when a piece of cheese goes missing, they’ll blame the boss, a robot, a dog, even the constants of the universe! Then I get dragged into Alex’s death case, and all five unlucky nodes insist they’re innocent. Fine, looks like I’ll have to step in again and find the one truly guilty “cause 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 In Search of Silk 寻丝 A criminal psychology consultant suddenly arrives at the Hankyung City Branch. Su Shang writes a six-character rejection: “This person has a bad personality.” Director He: “And yours is good? Go ask your subordinates!” That night, the more Su Shang thought about it, the more he felt he must have lost his mind. An unrequited crush didn't mean he had to do something so pathetic. Ji Wangchuan: “I don't know what counts as handsome, but to him, Su Shang looks decent.” Su Shang: “I don't remember cle 1.1kReads8.9Score14414d adds
- 89 False Guilt 伪罪 [Crime investigation + team captain vs. special assistant + episodic cases + formidable partners] Twenty-two years ago, an “accidental” explosion on Xiangyang Street in Qingbei City left many families shattered. Pei Yan, now captain of the Qingbei City Bureau’s First Criminal Investigation Team and a relative of one of the victims, has never been able to let it go, though there is little he can do. By chance, an utterly unconventional new special assistant joins the bureau. Impulsive, driven by 230Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 90 Has the Little Boss of Team Lu Solved a Case Today? 陆队家的小祖宗今天破案了嘛 [The Ice-Cold Captain vs. The Genius Rookie, Daily Life Babysitting on the Criminal Investigation Squad and Heart-Pounding Cases] Lu Chen is the ace of the city bureau's criminal investigation division. Born into a prominent family and exceptionally capable, he has no patience for the slightest mistake. A new intern, Jiang Yu, has just arrived at the bureau. Word is that the director personally pulled strings to get him in. Lu Chen furrows his brow and lays down the law, impartial and stern: "Yo 1.2kReads6.8Score14714d adds
- 91 I Was Mistaken for a Suspect from the Start, Then Stole the Show 开局被当嫌疑犯后我carry全场 When Song Lizi was very young, he fell gravely ill. That illness gave him the ability to communicate with ghosts and monsters. Years later, he met Shen Wen, a stoic, useless man, and joined Team Zero. Together, they solved a series of bizarre cases, including a cling-film murder, a body dumped from a high-rise, foul-smelling tap water, and human-flesh buns. Gradually, the two became more and more entangled. Excerpt One “When I was very young, I fell seriously ill. I was almost dead.” “My grandmo 194Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 92 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 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 Shocking! Captain by Day, Lover by Night 震惊！白天当队长，晚上是爱人 [Happy ending + equally matched leads + detective work + sweetness + suspense + romance + devoted couple + no female lead] The head of the detective team and a fresh-faced newcomer join forces to solve cases and boldly venture across the world. Want to know what happens next? Come and read! Recently, a missing-person case has sparked heated discussion, with one mystery after another surrounding it. Just then, newcomer Qiu Jing reports for duty. After a moment’s thought, Chu Qingyu brings the roo 130Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Hunting Killers in the Forbidden Zone: Unsolved Murders and the Secret Network of the Dark City 禁区追凶：连环绝案，暗城秘网 Surviving witnesses from an old case are dying one after another under mysterious circumstances. The unsolved case grows more tangled by the day, and every clue points toward a web of hidden interests, deeply entrenched in the heart of the city. One man breaks free of rigid procedures and trusts only the smallest truths at the scene. The other holds fast to the law and refuses to compromise with the forces of darkness. The two male leads stand shoulder to shoulder, pushing forward against the 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 Walking Through the Smoke of War 走过硝烟 *Both leads are devoted only to each other!! A fated romance!! Equally matched!! Yuan Xin: “I was born into comfort, yet I’ve never known a single day of happiness.” Yuan Xin, deputy head of the criminal investigation squad in Liaohai City, is decisive and spirited, and famous for working himself to the bone. Zhuang Xingchen is a criminal psychology expert with extraordinary talent and a hidden identity as an undercover agent. How will he face his former love? Dark hands reaching out from the sh 237Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 96 Unwarranted Guilt 罪无妄 *Zhou Wang × Wu Fangbo Obsessive novelist × captain of the criminal investigation squad A screw-up with a death wish who could keel over at any moment, the bottom × a big, loyal dog of a veteran cadre, an unstoppable workaholic who never backs down from a fight, the top That wasn’t the dawn. It was a shackle grown in hell. A speechmaker who fell and died, a corpse rotting in the sea. Look up at the sky: is the weather really fair and clear? A novelist socially ostracized, a mastermind watching 1.1kReads8.9Score22414d adds
- 97 The Black Rose of the Major Crimes Unit 重案组之黑玫瑰 My new novel, Nightwalkers: Who Killed Him?, is now online! It's another criminal investigation story, so if you're interested, come check it out! Some wounds look minor, which makes them all the more serious; they're almost impossible to notice, which makes them more dangerous; they seem imaginary, which makes them even more persistent. These wounds leave a sorrowful scar in the heart, a bitter taste that we can't shake off for a long time. * A detective and a forensic doctor join forces, pains 285Reads8.7Score4414d adds
- 98 A Possessive Love for the Aloof 偏执予清冷 A frail, aloof scholar × a possessive, loyal team captain. Two strong partners working side by side, rekindling an old flame, saving each other in turn, and devoting the rest of their lives to one another. They reunite five years later... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 A Ghost's Greeting 幽灵的问候 A threatening letter from a mysterious ghost. An opening line that foretells murder. A man who came back from the dead seven years ago. A string of killings in the city center, full of baffling locked-room mysteries. What is the truth? Join the great detective Xia Luoke as he investigates! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 Dream Thief 盗梦魅影 After starting university, Yueban, a tomboyish student, finally lets herself relax. She loosens up and starts chasing new and exciting experiences. Little does she know that her sunny disposition will also attract countless pairs of eyes lurking in the dark. Gradually, Yueban encounters a drowned ghost at the bottom of the school lake in her dreams, an upperclassman who keeps jumping from the teaching building, a wronged spirit in the campus radio station who refuses to face the news of her own —Reads—Score—14d adds
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