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- 1 Chasing Down the Killer 罪案追凶 In a case involving a body found submerged in a bathtub, the real killer is accidentally caught up in a kidnapping case involving the murder of a police officer and the theft of a gun… Strange cases, unusual partners, a psychiatric hospital, a juvenile detention center, and a glittering nightclub… With Gu Changzheng and Luo Fei’s efforts, the mysteries are finally solved. Centered on the stories of three generations of criminal investigation squad leaders, this book chronicles major cases from 1 241Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 2 The Impossible Murder 不可能的谋杀 [Mystery + Deduction + Crime Solving] A foul-smelling female corpse turns up at an abandoned school. A famous singer, a daughter who fled abroad, a husband who turned himself in, and a wastrel who suddenly struck it rich: who is the killer? 64Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 3 The Divine Doctor Son-in-Law Is a Max-Level Powerhouse 神医赘婿是满级大佬 On the surface: Yun Wuya, the greatest physician in the martial world, is a sharp-tongued, money-loving troublemaker with zero combat ability. Ye Zhiqiu, a top bodyguard, spends every day either fighting on his behalf or being driven up the wall by him. Her ledger is full of records of his reckless antics, and all she wants is to finish this thankless bodyguard assignment as soon as possible. The truth: Yun Wuya was once the ace of an assassin organization, and his martial prowess is the greates —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Criminal Investigation: The Dawn of Evil 刑侦：罪恶的曙光 After graduating from the police academy, a brilliant young graduate enlists in the military. Upon returning, he joins the Public Security Bureau and becomes an expert in criminal investigation and special operations. Using his expertise, he brings justice to the law and the dead, clears the names of those who died unjustly, and ensures that the law, backed by the will of the state, is upheld. No System + Modern Criminal Investigation 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Fate Weaver 篡命师 Born with Yin-Yang Eyes, I became an exorcist who walks between the worlds of the living and the dead. A century-old monster lurking in a lake, its heart full of murderous intent. A spirit-writing game in a student dormitory. A white ghost handprint on a mature beauty. A wicked monk arranging a ghost marriage for two child attendants. These terrifying legends are merely the experiences of my life. I travel the world in search of rare treasures, and dig into the earth to explore thousand-year-old 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Become a Detective and Unlock Absurd Mysteries 当侦探，解锁荒诞谜案 My name is Zhang Wei, a detective who specializes in "bizarre cases." Locked away in my filing cabinet are over a hundred baffling cases, each one defying common sense. The truth behind these bizarre cases is crazier than the criminals themselves! Behind every truth lies the deepest darkness and struggle of human nature. Follow my lead through layers of fog as we seek the final answers. With a cool, restrained hand, I uncover one chilling crime scene after another. 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 I'm Not a Bandit, but You're Welcome to Come Catch Me 我不是山匪，但你可以来抓我 [Two male leads, equally matched, 1v1, mutual affection] [Scheming, gentle, emotionally steady beauty of a seme × upright, looks-loving, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted constable uke] Originally titled A Clear Distinction Is Worth a Thousand Gold, but I worried the name sounded too serious and no one would read it. An original historical setting with light mystery, solving puzzles, and a plot focused on growth. Ji Yi (also known as Jimo Yi) admires Xie Guannan's straightforward integrity and his 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Mire Zx 泥潭zx [Rekindled romance while solving cases + fictional setting + remorseful pursuit of the husband + two male leads + handsome top and beautiful bottom + younger man/older man + 1v1 + queenly bottom + both leads are strong + healing + both are emotionally faithful + falling for him without realizing it] When someone falls into the mire, some fight desperately to escape, while others give up struggling. When a ray of light shines into the mire they’re trapped in, will those who have given up fighting 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Listening to the Night of Sin 罪夜聆听 Feel free to read at your own pace, everyone. Since ancient times, no one has escaped death, and Anning City is anything but peaceful. A story about Yi Nan, a superstar who can see what others can’t, and Lu Chengguang, an elite police officer, joining forces to solve cases. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Deadly Hound 死间恶犬 On a stormy night, twelve-year-old Jiang Ying watched his father die right before his eyes. He would never forget the hatred in his father’s gaze as he took his own life. Jiang Ying knew his father had died because of him: he had caused the deaths of his father’s lover and his half-sister. He lived on, burdened by a bloody guilt, until fifteen years later, when the waters beneath the sea’s frozen surface began to churn. Drawn into layer upon layer of conspiracies and bloody crimes, he watched th 86Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 11 I Really Don't Want to Work Cases with My Rival 并不想跟死对头一起办案 [Reserved top × sharp-tongued bottom, episodic ancient mystery and crime-solving, happy ending] One-line summary: Aren’t we sworn enemies? So how come I hear you’ve been secretly in love with me for ages? Cui Hezhang: Love means restraint, reaching out to touch, then pulling your hand back. Yuan Yufang: Enough of that nonsense. My arm’s gone numb from holding it out. Are you going to take my hand or not? The serious blurb: “Bones cry out in anguish, the truth is hard to find. We may yet part the 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 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
- 13 Psychic Variety Show 通灵综艺 [Mystery, deduction, twists, and a plot-driven story] “Zhou Ying! Zhou Ying! Zhou Ying!” Beneath a beam of light, the Muse slowly approaches. “Big sister…” Zhou Ying opens her eyes. It's Jiang Shiyue again. “Why is it you again?” The same setting, the same characters, a similar story. Is this a parallel universe, or the Truman Show, deliberately staged by someone? “Zhou Ying, not everyone can become Zhou Ying.” “Sisi, are you still there?” “Do you believe in communicating with spirits? Do y 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The System Makes Me Solve Murder Cases 系统让我侦破杀人案 [Social Mystery + Everyday Life + Comedy] Chen Xiake is a high school detective who has solved countless cases. Little did he expect a System to suddenly appear before him one day. Before he knew it, he’d cleared the beginner mission and completed the first and second tasks in succession. He also met a quirky, chuunibyou girl. But he had no idea that he was already caught up in a massive conspiracy. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Chronicles of Changqing: Spring Grass Grows Deep in the City 长庆纪事之城春草木深 [Two Male Leads + Younger Top, Strong Pairing + Mystery and Crime Solving + Love That Grows Over Time] In the autumn of the second year of Changqing, on the Double Ninth Festival, Xue Qi, Minister of Justice, is murdered in his own home. His death is bizarre: his head and feet are touching. The new emperor is furious and orders Li Xuan of the Court of Judicial Review to investigate the case thoroughly. Li Xuan travels to Luoyang to investigate and, together with the enthusiastic constable Lu Pin 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 She Walks with a Gun 她与枪同行 Firearms Expert vs. Detective Powerhouse. Ten years ago, Wuchuan police detective Song Huai was shot, leaving behind a cold case that remains unsolved. Ten years later, Song Lingshu joins the major crimes unit where her father once worked. To uncover the truth about what happened back then, she immerses herself in firearms ballistics and weapons forensics, honing rare specialist skills as she joins Captain Xie Zhao in hunting down criminals and solving cases. Strange cases are cropping up all ov 22.1kReads7.0Score4.2k14d adds
- 17 Diary of a Murderous Detective 凶探日记 [Mystery + detective work + crime-solving + deduction + no System + mind-bending cases + steadily unfolding plot] One bizarre case after another, with every lead cut off. After multiple twists, the truth finally comes to light. The truth may be concealed, but evidence of a crime never disappears. The law is vast and allows no culprit to escape! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Attached Case Report: Daybreak 附件结案报告·破晓 Xin Jian's high profile at the procuratorate isn't because of his impossibly irritating mouth or his usual domineering manner, but because of his outlandish career history. A quick look at his record reveals one dazzling achievement after another. No one knows why he's taken an interest in Fu Zhi, the most inconspicuous person at the procuratorate. He claims they're alumni, though supposedly they never had any contact at all. In the office, Fu Zhi is always on his own. Dismemberment, serial murd —Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 19 The Strange Cases of Ningzhou 宁州诡事录 (Fictional setting, two male leads, mystery-solving) A hostage prince from the Nan Yuan Kingdom and the crown prince of the Ning Kingdom join forces to solve one baffling mystery after another... Xiao Yan has grown up among corpses, and has always known that ghosts are born from the human heart. Sometimes, the true gateway to the underworld lies within us. 7Reads—Score114d adds
- 20 Candlelight in the Night 黑夜里的烛光 An aspiring police officer fresh out of the police academy is assigned to a grassroots unit. A baffling murder case changes Shi Yi's life forever. The sun sets, and night falls. Beneath its cover, countless human desires slowly take root and bloom. One murder after another, corpse after corpse, evidence hidden in the smallest of details, and the helpless cries of victims' families: all of it drives this newly graduated officer to grow. If criminals' desires are the endless night, then the countl 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 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
- 22 After the Wrong Bride Was Stolen 抢亲抢错后 [Dual male leads, crime-solving, loyal-dog bandit × county magistrate, one-on-one romance, happy ending] A gang of vicious bandits holds sway outside Jingyue County. Yuan Xie has just taken office as the new county magistrate, and on his very first day, the bandits abduct him to their mountain stronghold... Afterward, the bandit chief explained, “Sorry, we grabbed the wrong person.” To make amends, the bandit leader had no choice but to come down the mountain and serve as the magistrate’s bodygu 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Conservation of Crime 犯罪守恒 [Case-of-the-week crime solving] + [No romance in the main plot] + [Forensic doctor] + [Based on real cases] Why were skeletal remains unearthed at a construction site? Why was a female body in an advanced state of decomposition found beneath a long-shuttered elevated highway? Why were multiple decomposing corpses found in a long-abandoned septic tank behind a farmstay? Why was blood dripping through the ceiling into an old person’s bedroom in the middle of the night? Who killed several sex work 227Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 24 Inciting Crime 引罪 A bizarre murder plunges Sun Ran, a newly appointed police officer, into an abyss of fear. Why did this happen? What was the motive for the killing? Why did a boy die a gruesome death at home? Why was a beautiful office worker brutally dismembered? Why do death livestreams continue despite repeated crackdowns? And the one standing behind that blood-soaked shadow is actually... 116Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Tales of the Tang Mysteries: Forensic Doctor Di Wanli 唐诡录：法医狄万里 Di Wanli is a top modern forensic science student and a direct descendant of Di Renjie, with a natural talent for solving cases. After an accidental laboratory incident, he carries all his modern forensic knowledge with him, including DNA testing, bloodstain analysis, toxicology, and facial reconstruction, as his soul travels back to the Wu Zhou era in 690 AD. He becomes a marginalized branch member of the Di clan. At the time, ruthless officials like Lai Junchen and Zhou Xing are running rampan 56Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Under Criminal Investigation, the Forensic Doctor Takes the Lead 刑侦之下，法医在上 A sly, puppy-like forensic doctor x an innocent, clueless team leader Behind every case lies an untold story of human emotion. Adapted from several real-life events, this crime investigation novel offers both meticulous deductions and heartbreak in spades. [Three's a crowd, but there's always a couple] There's no such thing as too outrageous, only more outrageous. Every corpse has secrets left unspoken. Locked-room mysteries? Body disposal? Staged murders? Delayed alibis? Nothing escapes detect 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Echoes of Rusted Bones 锈骨回声 Echoes of Rusted Bones —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 I Help Solve Cases in My Dreams 我在梦里帮忙破案 A story born from a wild idea Also known as: “I Woke Up and Found Out I Wasn’t Human” Mild [Supernatural] + [Fantasy] Ever since he started dreaming, Xia Nanke hasn’t been able to sleep well. Strangely, his dreams seem to have some connection to reality. After being spotted at a crime scene, he officially became a suspect. Xingchuan: Give me one reason to believe you’re not the murderer. Xia Nanke: ...If I say I dreamed about it, would you believe me? “After meeting you, it felt as if all the ha 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Code Red 一级警戒 (A friendly heads-up: the rating has only just appeared, so it's a little low. It'll gradually go up, so don't worry, the story's not the problem!!!) Two male leads, childhood friends, sweet romance with no angst! A talented, well-rounded, occasionally proud bottom X a capable, insanely strong, puppy-like top He Yanzhi and Gu Qingcheng grew up together, but two tigers can't share one mountain. They were always at each other's throats, competing over everything from school to work. As they kept c 9Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 30 How Am I Supposed to Trust You? 我该怎么相信你 Chen Yu never trusted anyone. He had always preferred to rely on himself. Except for that policeman. Mo Chuan wanted Chen Yu to come back alive more than anyone else. Even Chen Yu himself hadn’t realized just how determined Mo Chuan was. 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Major Crime Tracker 重案追踪 This book compiles some of the most shocking, suspenseful, and complex real criminal cases in China in recent years. Presented as documentary-style fiction, it probes the motives behind the crimes, vividly recreates how they unfolded, and offers an in-depth examination of the criminals' psychology, piecing together the full truth behind each baffling and complicated case. As a model record of crime, this book offers an authoritative reference for the study of criminal behavior. —Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 32 Within the Perimeter 警戒线内 Following his father’s and elder brother’s dying wishes, Han Zhang joins the criminal investigation squad and becomes a police officer. But during a murder investigation, he sees his brother, who should have died long ago! Is his brother still alive? And how did their father die all those years ago? Case by case, the truth leads him to finally unravel the mystery of the past... 33Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 33 Professor Gu, Could You Focus on Solving the Case? 顾教授你能不能专心破案 [The main story is nearly complete. The full text is being revised, and bonus chapters will be posted from time to time.] A person fell to their death at Dehui Construction. A witness claimed that a little girl in a red dress had pushed them. Gu Xingyun, a criminal profiler, was coerced into taking part in the investigation. The incidents that followed one after another all seemed connected to the fall, and the cases appeared to involve every one of them. Professor Gu, who wandered onto the wron 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Private Detective’s Case Files 私家侦探缉凶录 This is a story about a righteous man who's deeply calculating and an arrogant, utterly unhinged person. The two join forces to solve cases as they test each other at every turn, searching for the truth behind a conspiracy. Qin Zhong: “I don't like being lied to. But if it's you, that's all right. From the very beginning, I've decided that I'll accept you completely, no matter what kind of person you are.” Shi Bai: “All right. Being with you is fun.” 31Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 35 The Chief Homicide Detective and His Psychologist 刑警大队长和他的心理学家 Someone once asked me, “Why did you study criminal psychology?” I remember my answer: “Because I want to commit a crime.” It’s like being drawn to a swamp even though you know what it is, unable to resist its pull. You willingly sink into it, with no desire to struggle, until you gradually become part of the swamp, learning secrets no one has ever uncovered. If I’m an evil spirit, then where is the human world? Once you tear down the wall between the human world and the underworld, there will no 11Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 36 The Web of Sin 罪网 Evil is like a tightly woven web, and I am the one who patiently unravels it, drawing out its threads one by one until the true face of sin is laid bare… 9Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 37 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
- 38 A Veterinarian Becomes a Great Detective: Starting with a Million 兽医变神探，开局百万 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Silent Undercurrents 暗流无声 A baffling case of stolen secrets is shrouded in mystery. Wang Xiaofei, an anti-pickpocketing officer, stumbles into a national security investigation, never expecting that his own fate would change along with it... 277Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 40 The City at Night Is Dark 城市的夜，很黑 When the setting sun bathes a city in light, night is on its way. Faced with the darkness of the city, are you ready to confront your fears? This is a test of human nature and the mind, and many people gradually cross the line. Yet some cling to the last glimmer of light in darkness so deep they cannot see their own hands. Some lights are extinguished by the slightest impurity, while others can burn away the darkness in people’s hearts. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Crime Evidence Exhibition Hall: Abyss Files 罪证陈列馆：深渊档案 “Every case is an exhibit. Based on true cases. ”Fast-paced, not mindless wish fulfillment. Every chapter is worth revisiting. “Welcome to the Crime Evidence Exhibition Hall. Please remember: every exhibit you see was once a living person.” “Some exhibits will never be put on public display. “The Deep Abyss Group's archives are opening to the public for the first time.” Volume Three. Minors should watch with a parent or guardian. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 The Beginning of the Abyss 深渊之开端 [Mystery + deduction + criminal investigation + transmigrate + another world] There's a reason people tell you to watch where you're going and not play with your phone! Look, one careless step and you fall into an underground passage! From then on, your family is ruined and your loved ones are lost! One murder case follows another! In the end, you even lose yourself! Are you an idiot? You'd really tap to connect to a red Wi-Fi signal? And add a stranger on WeChat just like that? You'd get sold a —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Great Qian Coroner: From the Start, I Dissect the Empress's Favorite Consort 大乾验尸官：开局解刨女帝宠妃 [Forensic Doctor Transmigrates] + [Professional Autopsies] + [Hard-Core Deduction] + [One Major Case Entwined with Three Smaller Cases] + [Impossible Methods of Murder] + The Empress's Favorite Consort Dies Horribly in the Opening Case In his previous life, Qin Feng studied forensic medicine. By accident, he transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty and becomes a lowly coroner. From the start, he is confronted with the bizarre death of the empress's beloved consort. The empress orders him to solv 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Under the Skin: Captive Love 猎罪图鉴之囚爱 Painting the Bone: Love Imprisoned 74Reads—Score314d adds
- 45 The Hidden Corner 隐匿的角落 “...As the groom and bride placed rings on each other's fingers, the wedding hall's power switch clicked, plunging the entire venue into darkness. A moment later, the lights came back on, and someone's head fell to the floor...” The ghost story was only halfway through when the wedding hall lights suddenly flickered out for a moment, just as they had in the story. At the newlyweds' table, one of them was dead. Yang Ling, a storyteller, recounted a ghost story he'd written at his friend's wedding 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Find the Killer, Find the Killer 找呀找呀找凶手 [Mystery and Deduction]+ [No CP]+ [Anthology] A collection of short and medium-length mystery stories, with a focus on classic whodunits. Who can know for certain what the next moment of life will bring, or what fate has in store for you? The protagonist enters unsolved-case games firsthand, taking on various roles and drawing ever closer to death as they search for the truth about human nature hidden behind each case. 353Reads—Score10014d adds
- 47 Double-Faced Killer: White and Night 双面缉凶：白与夜 [Dual Personality] [Criminal Psychology] [Hardcore Deduction] [Episodic Cases] [No System] A string of suicides among schoolgirls, an accident on a stage before a crowd of thousands, a headless corpse discovered on a train... The whole city is gripped by panic, and unsolved cases keep piling up. He deduces the truth with a clear mind and subdues criminals with a touch of madness. When light and darkness dwell within the same person, even the most perfect crime will eventually be exposed. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 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
- 49 Veiling the Clouds and Shrouding the Sun 遮云蔽日 Dual male leads + criminal investigations + equally strong leads + episodic stories + mystery and crime-solving Zuo Shiyi, newly discharged from the military, meets Ke Jingcheng, the forensic team's sharpest-tongued member. The stories keep unfolding as the forensic chief runs his mouth and repeatedly gets himself into trouble. A dismemberment and a body dumped in a pond, a girl with her throat slit, a missing set of genitals, a woman showing up at the station in the middle of the night to repor 63Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 50 Criminal Investigation Squad Two: There Are No Cold Cases 刑侦二队：悬案，那是不存在的 By a twist of fate, Lin Wenyu joined the Criminal Investigation Team of the Jiaping City Public Security Bureau. Five years later, through her own efforts, she founded Criminal Investigation Team Two. With the bureau chief’s help, she recruited four key members to the team. They also had the support of a forensic scientist friend. From then on, there was no case Criminal Investigation Team Two couldn’t solve. Later, the reputation of team leader Lin Wenyu, the four core members, and their forens 477Reads8.2Score—14d adds
