Novels like Undercover Detective on the Killer’s Trail
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- 101 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
- 102 The Two Heroes of the Jing Dynasty Crack a Strange Case 景朝双杰破奇案 (Two male leads + mystery-solving + transmigration + suspense) When a modern young man transmigrates to ancient times, a journey of solving mysteries begins, filled with political schemes, twisted human nature, and betrayal. As the two work alongside a prince to crack one case after another, they face challenge after challenge and uncover shocking truths. In this world of shifting intrigues, can they uphold justice and find a place to call their own? 102Reads6.3Score10514d adds
- 103 My Whole Family Are Police Officers, and I'm the Criminal Genius [Reborn] 全家警察就我是犯罪天才【重生】 The rating just came in, so it might still go up. Before I was reborn, I was the most dangerous criminal genius in the world. On my seventh birthday, I pointed at a news report about a wanted criminal on TV and, in my little kid's voice, clearly analyzed the murderer's methods and motives. My relatives, all police officers, stared at me in surprise, then solemnly pulled me close. Then a serial killer disguised as a milkman set his sights on our family. In front of everyone, I calmly pointed out 3kReads6.6Score41214d adds
- 104 The Portrait Artist's Secret 画像师的秘密 Li Chengkai, a former SWAT officer now working as a police officer, is living like a salted fish: no ambitions, no dreams, no future. The arrival of a tenant who works as a forensic sketch artist stirs up his stagnant life, setting off wave after wave of change. Faced with one bizarre situation after another, Li Chengkai finally becomes certain: the sketch artist doesn't draw people's faces, but their souls. 8Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 105 When a Transmigrated Little Ghost Detective Meets a Two-Faced Prince 当穿书小诡探遇上双面王爷之后 [I dug a hole and never filled it. Serves me right for having to fill it myself.] [Two male leads + transmigrate into a book + solving cases + two-faced prince + political intrigue] A wisp of green smoke rises, and every injustice in the world is brought to an end. A mere novelist dares to leave plot holes unfilled, slacks off whenever the story reaches an important part, and even ignores readers begging for updates. Well, look what happened: for some reason, he transmigrated into his own unfini 55Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 106 Tangchuan Police Station: Original Sin 塘川警局之原罪 At every moment, when people interact and clash, they commit evil and nurture darkness. You can’t stop people from committing crimes. Two years ago, after his girlfriend died by suicide, Su Liang resolved to help more people. Two years later, a case brought him together with Liao Chengshan. Liao Chengshan falls in love at first sight with the boy who has a story to tell, and is lucky enough to become his protector. He tries to understand the boy and find his way into his heart. “I couldn’t save 25Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 107 Consultant Jiang Is So Heartless 江顾问心好狠 [Unpredictable Crime Squad Captain vs. Cunning, Mysterious Heir] [Two Male Leads + Suspense + Mystery + Supernatural + Secret Identities + No Female Lead + Pure Romance + Alternate Universe] While Jiang Su was studying abroad, great upheavals took place in Guining City. It all began with a bizarre death tied to a family’s honor, a case that also implicated the death of a veteran police captain. Jiang Su was ordered to return to Guining City, while Chen Huai, the late captain’s son, was determine 268Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 Parallel Lines 3 平行线3 A psychiatrist accused of murder goes missing, but the police discover that a mysterious figure is pulling the strings behind the scenes. Are they helping the suspect escape, or setting someone else up to take the fall? A bizarre car crash that appears to be an accident unravels the mystery of a mountain disaster from three years ago, or perhaps reveals a premeditated murder... A woman’s corpse appears after a rainy night. The strange scent left behind and the butterflies fluttering nearby are u —Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 109 Half a Century of Major Case Records 半个世纪，大案要案纪实 From a sensational heist in the 1980s that prompted the country's first nationwide crackdown on crime, to financial scams after reform and opening up, and then to high-tech crimes in the new millennium, this is a record of major cases spanning half a century. There is no fictional suspense, only cases so real they cut to the bone. There are no superpowered detectives, only ordinary people who pursued criminals with their passion and their lives. The secrets buried by time, the sacrifices no one 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 The Detective's Notebook 推理笔记 A collection of original short mystery stories! A collection of original short mystery stories! A collection of original short mystery stories! (Important things are said three times.) Each volume is a standalone short story, so feel free to skip around! Hope you enjoy! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 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
- 112 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
- 113 The Anatomist: A New Breed of Forensic Expert 解剖师：新概念法医 Jiang Fangrong, a successful woman in her career, receives a letter from her hometown and returns with her boyfriend to the old house she both hates and fears. When she arrives, she discovers she isn’t the only one who received the same letter. The once-deserted old house seems to have regained its former liveliness, but this time, everyone appears to have an ulterior motive and to distrust one another. Who could have guessed that a murder spree with an unknown motive had quietly begun... This i 161Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 114 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
- 115 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 288Reads8.0Score12914d adds
- 116 Daisies and a Scalpel 小雏菊与手术刀 Late autumn: why did the conjoined twins suffocate inside the wall? A snowy night: who took the lives of the elderly couple who fell from a building together? On New Year's Eve, as lights glow in homes across the city and families gather, someone lies on the freezing street, their body growing cold... This winter, Hunjiang seems colder than ever. As investigative reporter Fang Jin looks into these cases in pursuit of the truth for the public, she stumbles upon a mysterious organization operating 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 The Sins of Human Nature 人性之罪恶 [Crime Investigation / Two Male Leads] [He Li / Lian Xiao, devoted to each other, both inexperienced] Lovers join forces to uncover the truth behind the cases. Human nature is ugly in its selfishness, hypocrisy, and greed. People always put themselves first, disregarding the feelings and interests of others, and stop at nothing to get what they want, even murder and arson... 398Reads—Score10014d adds
- 118 Officialdom: The Unlisted Bureau Chief 官场：空编局长 A power struggle in officialdom, a contest for influence. Shen Jingyu falls to her death, and Li Zhengguo, who was present, becomes a major suspect. Was it an accident or murder? Lin Song is assigned to assist Detective Liang Bing with the investigation. Sun Jianguo, owner of the Golden Romance Club, Han Qiang, and others are drawn into the case one after another. As Liang Bing and Lin Song painstakingly piece together the clues, they fall for each other and unexpectedly uncover a crucial piece 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 Strange Tales from the Folk 民间吊诡故事 [An ensemble cast] [Multiple protagonists and storylines] [A wild imagination] [Mystery] [Conspiracies] [Open schemes] [Political machinations] Pangu split the earth with his axe. Fuxi and Nuwa established marriage customs. Chiyou and the Yellow Emperor fought for the throne of the gods, only for the battle to end in defeat at Mount Buzhou. After a century of war between gods and demons, the Yellow Emperor abdicated, taking the blame. Humanity gained gods, then lost them, and so a new tale of cr 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 The Court Judge Only Wants to Solve Cases 大理寺卿只想办案 A strange weaving workshop, a heap of mangled flesh, a blood-red lotus that strikes fear into the heart... The emperor summons Yang Yi, heir to the Loyal and Valiant Marquis, to the capital overnight and appoints him Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. Word around town has it that the newly appointed minister is graceful and refined, handsome and charming, a rare and noble gentleman! Just one distant glimpse of him can cleanse the body and spirit and lead one straight to ascension. Thos 536Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 121 Crossworld Detective Agency [Quick Transmigration] 跨界侦探事务所【快穿】 One day, Ah Wu devoured the soul power of half a vast cultivation world, unleashing an immense force that tore through time and space! She unexpectedly became the number-one target wanted across the entire Main World. Cast adrift between planes, she lost all her memories. In the midst of desperation, she stumbled into an interworld detective agency that existed beyond the rules. The shadowy mastermind behind it coveted her heaven-defying soul power, but feared her strength too much to take it 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 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
- 123 Ashes of Memory: The Ten-Year Cold Case Killer Was Me 记忆灰烬之十年悬案凶手竟是我 “In 2033, genius programmer Lu Ming vanished mysteriously from a memory treatment center, leaving behind nothing but a sketch of the seaside. > Ten years later, detective Chen Hao reopens the investigation and discovers that all the evidence points to a villa facing the sea, and a diary filled with crimes. > When he finally stands before the truth, he sees his own name on the diagnosis form: > Patient: Chen Hao. Diagnosis: Dissociative identity disorder, antisocial tendencies. Treatment plan: eu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 Wrong Body: A Deadly Game of Two Faces 错躯：双面死局 [Mystery + mind-bending + body swap] It seemed like an ordinary kidnapping spree, but it dragged him into an endless abyss... When he woke up, police detective Chen Yuan had switched bodies, and with none other than the kidnapper he was hunting... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 Allen's Story: Hyperthymesia 艾伦的故事—超忆症 Alan’s Story: Hyperthymesia 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 A Mountain of Sin: My Memoir 罪恶滔天：我的备忘录 (Written entirely by hand, not AI, and adapted from real events.) If you can't sleep, why not read a short story based on a real case? I pushed open the bedroom in our newlywed home, expecting to hear my wife laughing as she played with our month-old son. But the laughter never came. Instead... instead... No romance, no idiot characters, and no female lead. Solving the case is the whole point. The book is divided into sections. The first volume is told in first person, while the second is simila 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 The Heart of the Hunt 猎罪之心动 Using the characters from Under the Skin as inspiration, this story imagines Shen Yi’s past without repeating the original plot. He and Du Cheng join forces to seek the truth in a tense and dangerous investigation full of unanswered questions. Along the way, they both slowly begin to realize how they feel about each other. One ends the turmoil of falling in love alone and bravely lays his feelings bare! 176Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 128 One Half 一半 A romance born from a case. No one expected there to be this kind of connection between them. 74Reads6.6Score814d adds
- 129 Why Is There Always a Murder Case Around Me? 为什么我身边总有命案 A sudden string of serial killings shatters the peace of Ronghua City. Ren He gets caught up in the case by chance and nearly loses her life, but Chen Jingxiu arrives in time. Ren He sets her sights on the man. “There’s an art competition. Can I paint you? If I win the prize money, I’ll give you half.” Chen Jingxiu: “I’m not interested.” Ren He: “Come on, I’ll give you all the prize money.” Chen Jingxiu: “I’m not interested.” Ren He: “Please, Professor.” More murders follow, but with Chen Jingxi 232Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 130 Eyes of the Deep Abyss 1: Evil Like a Hook 凝渊之眸1：恶如钩 I'm a special-case criminal investigator. I'm also the most ordinary one among thousands upon thousands of criminal investigators. This is a collection of criminal cases, and a record of memories. In this novel, you'll find me, my mentor, and my best friends. Like me, they are all unique, yet utterly ordinary. We once blazed with ambition and confidence. We once pieced together clues and chased criminals through the fog. We also knew sorrow and hesitation. My mentor once told me: We walk the lin 591Reads9.3Score10314d adds
- 131 The Long Night Dawns: Silent Testimony 长夜将明：无声的证词 [Mind-bending mystery | Case-by-case investigations | Hard-core criminal investigations | High-stakes twists | A tender-hearted police team] The long night looms like a mountain, and mist engulfs the city. When every clue points to the person who seems least likely to be guilty, Leng Hanzhou is forced to make the hardest choice, on the fine line between justice and the law. Because some silent testimony has always been hidden in the darkest depths of human nature. Ningzhou, a prosperous economic 851Reads—Score10514d adds
- 132 I Just Want to Be a Detective, but the System Makes Me Take the Imperial Exams 只想当神探，系统偏让我去考科举 [Crime-solving + imperial examinations + alternate setting + two male leads + wish-fulfillment] A family inheritance dispute! A child abduction case! A serial murder case! A nursery-rhyme murder case! An imperial examination fraud case! A treasure-swapping-for-a-corpse case! A murder at Qinfang Garden! The first thirty-five chapters focus on the imperial examinations, solving cases, making money, and making friends. After chapter thirty-five, the focus turns to solving cases. One case follow 619Reads8.1Score10114d adds
- 133 Silent Screams: True Records of 101 Major Cases, Season One 无声尖叫：101宗大案要案记实录（第一季） 41Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 134 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 218Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 135 Hey! There's No Case We Two Can't Crack! 嘿！还有我俩破不了的案！ A calm, reserved forensic doctor VS an efficient, decisive, outgoing detective Two male leads + sweet romance + deduction + suspense + love + action + crime investigation + case-solving Come along into a world filled with suspense, romance, and insight. Amid the gripping, thrilling plot, experience the brilliance and warmth of human nature. Every case is twisty, bizarre, and full of surprises, keeping you hooked. Come uncover the secrets hidden deep within the city! 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 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
- 137 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
- 138 The Mysterious Codename Z: The Guilty One 诡秘代号Z之引罪者 Before the questions surrounding one case can be resolved, another begins. As investigators search for evidence, the truth behind a kidnapping ten years ago gradually comes to light, and the mastermind's mask is finally lifted. 3Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 139 Murder Case: The Mystery of Death 凶案：死亡之谜 [A brilliant detective captain VS a host of highly intelligent murderers] When I thought this was an ordinary murder case, I discovered that the killer had led me astray. When I thought I had arrested the killer, I discovered he was nothing more than a scapegoat. When I thought I was close to the truth, I discovered the killer had committed suicide. When I thought the case had been hastily wrapped up, I discovered that the real killer was actually... 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Disguised Myself as a Woman and Married in My Sister's Place 穿书后，我男扮女装替妹出嫁了 [Two male leads + sweet romance + mystery] Meng Feiye is a forensic medicine student on the verge of graduation. He dreams of becoming an outstanding forensic examiner, but before he can even begin striving toward that goal, he trips over a watermelon rind while helping someone catch a thief and transmigrates into a romance novel titled The Scheming Minister of Justice's Bride: Ninety-Nine Attempts to Flee the Marriage. He becomes the heroine's frail, helpless, terminally ill twin brother, a wal 1.5kReads8.7Score26614d adds
- 141 The Letter 字母 A university campus should be full of youthful energy and an inviting place to be, but its peace was shattered that day. A body in the restroom marked the beginning of this deadly contest. A ghost armed with a blade leaves one student after another as a restless spirit. Every crime scene is shrouded in an unspeakable eeriness... What happened on that rainy night? The past does not fade with the wind. It stays buried in people's hearts forever. Human nature is evil from the start... Dark currents 147Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 142 Special Incident Investigation Bureau 特殊事件调查处 Yu Qinglin, an Air Force colonel from a wealthy family; Wu Hongxuan, a director who can take a life with one glance and save one with the next; Wei Liran, born into a mysterious family; and Wanqi Qingxia, a beautiful and brilliant student… When this group gathers at the Special Events Investigation Office, one bizarre case after another follows. Why do the bones inside a living person vanish in an instant? Why do strange corpses appear out of thin air? What is the truth behind it all? 33Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 143 The People of Huai Tree Lane 槐树里的人 The People in the Locust Tree Lane 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 The Compendium of Ten Thousand Ghosts 万诡集录 This book brings together thrilling, suspenseful, and terrifying stories. Discover tales that are both gripping and fun to listen to. After reading this book, you’ll never be alone again, because there’ll be someone under your bed and at its foot!!! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 Dear Detective (Two-Book Set) 亲爱的推理家(全二册) Dear Detective (Book One): Shen Xisheng, 19, a prodigy detective with perfect looks, perfect observational skills, and perfect deductive ability. Yin Chenxia, 29, a popular novelist with off-the-charts homebody tendencies, off-the-charts aloofness, and detective skills... that are unfathomable. Shen Xisheng has been a devoted superfan of his older half-brother Yin Chenxia since childhood. Hoping to get his brother’s attention, Shen became a fairly well-known detective while attending high school 54Reads9.4Score1614d adds
- 146 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
- 147 Criminal Investigation: Captain, She Found Another Clue 刑侦：队长，她又发现新线索了 [Criminal investigation + two capable leads + love that grows over time] While studying at the Public Security University, Fang Anyu helped the police solve a major case. After graduation, she was recruited by the criminal investigation team of the Jiangbin City Public Security Bureau. Team Captain Meng Shu thought she was just a pretty face who had gotten in through connections. That is, until she solved a series of cases, including a murder in a rental apartment, matricide, and a body pickled 16kReads8.9Score2.4k14d adds
- 148 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
- 149 Urban Legend: Rewinding Time 都市传说：时光回溯 [The earlier chapters lay the groundwork. If that is not to your taste, you can start from Chapter 9, where the first case begins. Thanks for reading!] At the turn of the millennium, three boys make a vow: they will transmigrate through time, return to the past, and change themselves. Twenty years later, several strange cases all point to an organization called Sù. Turning back time and defying fate: is it a blessing or a curse? A string of bizarre murders begins with an urban legend. The met —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 From the Start, I Got Drunk and Broke into the Women's Bathhouse, Then Solved a Bizarre Cold Case 开局醉闯女澡堂，破获离奇悬案 From the start, he drunkenly barged into a women's bathhouse and stumbled upon a bizarre case: the victim had vanished, yet surveillance footage showed they were still inside! They searched behind the walls and beneath the floors, nearly turning the whole place upside down, but still couldn't find the victim. Just then, Lu Chen awakened the Solve Cases to Get Stronger System. He cracked the human-fat soap case and thought it was a one-off. It was only the beginning! The shadow killer case in the —Reads—Score—14d adds
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