Novels like Crime Without a Trace
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- 101 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
- 102 Heart Island in the Dark of Night 暗夜心屿 When the North Star of criminal psychology shines upon the blazing sun of frontline investigations. Gu Qingyan is a criminal psychology expert specially hired by the police. Rational and aloof, he excels at reading people. His world is built on logic and data, precise as a machine. Lu Lin is the captain of the criminal investigation squad. Swift, decisive, and sharp, he is a blazing fire who stands as a shield to protect the peace of his community. When they first meet, Lu sees Gu’s calm analysi 1.8kReads8.7Score28614d adds
- 103 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
- 104 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
- 105 You Were Supposed to Take the Arts Exam, So Why Did You End Up in Criminal Investigation? 让你艺考，你考到刑侦去了？ Li Guan has a secret: everyone looks like an old person to him. People say it’s hard to paint skin and harder still to capture the bones beneath. For him, it’s the other way around. The pretty campus belle looks like an old woman, and a strapping young man looks like an old man, making it remarkably easy for him to draw bones and muscles. He thought he would spend his life this way, different from others but otherwise uneventful. Then a young, handsome female classmate showed up, and with her ca 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 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
- 107 Strange Cases in Kyoto 诡案京都 Also known as “Everyone Is a Die-Hard Fan of Young Master Yan” and “I Wake Up to Young Master Yan's Beauty Every Day” In the capital, there is a young master Yan, just nineteen and more beautiful than a flower. He is dashing, talented, and dazzling, until one day a monster carries him off... Really, it's just a story about a beauty and a vicious dog solving mysteries. Mwah! A historical mystery with a serious tone, no angst, and lots of sweet romance. 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 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
- 109 A Box Set of Highly Rated Mystery and Suspense Novels (3 Books) 高评推理悬疑小说套装（共3册） This work brings together three highly rated mystery novels: The Invisible Elephant, Plum Blossom Nail, and The Long Night Is Coming. The Invisible Elephant: Elephant, whose real name is Wu Xing, is a newspaper reporter with an extraordinary sense of smell. He needs eight and a half hours of sleep every day and is afraid of camera flashes. One day, while working, he comes across a bizarre murder. The victim was strangled to death with a rope, dressed in a red bellyband, blindfolded with black cl 15Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 110 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—14d adds
- 111 K-Line K线 On Nan Yikai's first mission, he saw the target they were impersonating doing something shameless in the living room. All he wanted was to blow the guy's head off, while the old bastard watched with great interest and even said he had no taste. How could he put up with that? 9Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 112 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
- 113 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
- 114 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
- 115 The Truth Buried by Time 被岁月掩埋的真相 The Truth Buried by Time 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 Gates of Hell: 50 Homicide Cases 地狱之门：凶案50宗 [Two Male Leads + Crime-Solving + Suspense + Mystery] A female corpse with her face smashed in, a body floating in a canal, frozen chunks of a dismembered corpse in a freezer, a family of five brutally murdered... Cold cases, baffling cases, bizarre cases, strange cases, murder cases, cases within cases... A criminal investigation captain and a criminal profiler join forces to solve one bizarre case after another. Fifty cases, each revealing secrets hidden from the world. It turns out the human 507Reads6.4Score10014d adds
- 117 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
- 118 The Ultimate Manhunt 绝地追凶 A contemporary criminal investigation mystery, full of unexpected twists and deductive case-solving. Feel free to dive in. The story will never go on hiatus. Entirely original, with a deliberate pace. Take your time and follow the investigation. Pay attention to the casual remarks and gestures of certain people. 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 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
- 120 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
- 121 Criminal Investigation: Consultant Shao Let the Wolf Into His House 刑侦：邵顾问他引狼入室了 Lin Yu was handsome and well put together. Everyone thought he had a bright future ahead, with success in both his career and love life just around the corner. Then, out of nowhere, he broke up with his girlfriend and was assigned to a tiny department most people might not even remember existed. H.A.D. The Harassment Assessment Department. While everyone else sighed over his misfortune, Lin Yu alone stayed upbeat and got on with his work. “Captain Lin, your girlfriend was so beautiful. Why did y 377Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 122 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
- 123 Neon Tokyo: The Faceless Man 霓虹东京：无脸男 A dead man’s body is discovered in an apartment in Tokyo. What makes the scene horrifying is that the skin has been expertly cut from his face. Yet on the low table beside him sits his black wallet. The identification inside, along with confirmation from the apartment’s landlord, establishes his identity as Zhang Benyazhi, a Japanese national and employee of a multinational company. If his identity is clear, why did the killer murder him? Meanwhile, Zhang Zicheng, a Chinese woman who worked at t 84Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 Nanjing, 1996: The Nanda Dismemberment Case Is Nearly Solved 南京1996：南大碎尸案快破了 In Nanjing, in January 1996, a female college student was cut into more than 2,000 pieces. Some say the killer was a pervert, others say it was revenge, and still others claim the killer wanted to “become an immortal.” I say none of them are right. “Evil has a source” is the greatest misconception in the world. Open the book, and I’ll guide you step by step toward the truth. 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 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
- 126 Daybreak 2000: Meishan Criminal Investigation Files 破晓2000：梅山刑侦档案 [Reborn + Criminal Investigations + Period Setting + Satisfying Read + Case-of-the-Week Mysteries + Criminal Psychology + Workplace Partners] In 2000, a new “nepo hire” joined the Meishan County Criminal Investigation Brigade. Gu Sen looks like a clueless rookie, but he has memories of solving cases from the next five years. Lin Ziye is a master’s graduate of the provincial medical university and the county’s only forensic pathologist. He has severe germophobia and keeps everyone at arm’s lengt 71Reads8.1Score11114d adds
- 127 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
- 128 Fifteen Years Hunting a Killer: The Restaurant Family Massacre 追凶十五年：饭店灭门惨案 Fifteen years ago, the family of the owner of the Xinxin Restaurant in Linhai City was massacred, and the restaurant burned to ashes overnight. Was it a vendetta or a random crime? Over the next fifteen years, three generations of detectives, young and old, tirelessly passed the investigation from one to the next, peeling back layer after layer until they finally found the killer. 175Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 129 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
- 130 Hunting Killers in the Dead of Night: Major Cases, True Stories 2 暗夜追凶，大案纪实2 Two male leads, older man/younger man, criminal investigations, two strong leads, both devoted to each other, secret crush, healing story. You don't need to have read the first book to enjoy the second. Episodic cases, a team solving crimes, inspired by real cases! Xu Zhaoyang and Jiang Huai continue working together to solve cases. When delving into criminals' childhoods, personal growth, family environments, social relationships, and personal traumas, we are not surrendering to the complex dar 643Reads6.5Score10114d adds
- 131 Chasing the Killer Along the Ashen Trail 烬线追凶 Forensic pathologist vs. team captain (Note the order: forensic pathologist first, team captain second!) Please take a look at the discussion I posted in my book’s community. This is my first novel, and even I thought it was pretty bad after rereading it, so please don’t read it if that bothers you. Thank you. A body is pulled from the water in Nancheng District. The victim was a witness to a murder case three months earlier. In just two days, three witnesses suffer misfortune in succession: one 1.2kReads8.3Score20014d adds
- 132 Criminal Investigation: Has Captain Lin Encountered a Murder Case Today? 刑侦：林队今天遇到凶案了吗？ Two male leads, two male leads, two male leads. Important things are said three times. Lin Yuan, captain of the criminal investigation unit, meets Gu Hong, sent from headquarters, during a case involving a body hidden in a basement. Together, they work their way through one case after another. Lin Yuan: “Good grief! What are you two doing, being all lovey-dovey? Are you Hannibal?” Gu Hong: “Are you the Grim Reaper? Why do people keep dying one after another?” Lin Yuan: “…” 13Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 133 A Ghost’s Resignation 幽灵的辞呈 [Mystery and crime-solving + ensemble cast + two male leads] An intern jumps from a building and falls to his death. Afterward, many people claim to have seen his ghost in the office building late at night. As Police Officer Zhou Heng investigates the case, an email from the intern who jumped to his death suddenly arrives in his inbox. Everyone suspects the intern couldn't accept being falsely accused, and has returned from the dead to take revenge. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 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
- 135 Under Investigation 正在调查中 A trial spanning twenty years. Every rose that appears marks a soul’s passing. Between the sins of the dead and the sins of the killer, who truly deserves to stand trial? Chaos and mystery intertwine. Choices: right or wrong, one step toward the abyss, one step back to the human world. I want you to do this willingly! In the past, Xie Lin wanted them to disappear together. Now he has finally escaped his shackles, because so many people fought to carve out a way for him to survive. Xie Lin and Li 441Reads8.7Score10414d adds
- 136 I’m Just a Pile of Bones 我只是具白骨啊 [Two male leads + devoted to each other + mystery and crime-solving + happy ending] Baigu was a solitary spirit haunting remote Liao Mountain. By chance, someone dug up his grave. To avoid being pursued, Baigu carried his own bones and hid in the home of Qin Chu, a criminal investigator. Was it a twist of fate, or was it destiny... Then one bizarre case after another came their way. How would they handle them... And what unexpected things would happen... 403Reads7.5Score10714d adds
- 137 Su Xiaochun 苏晓春 Starting at the end of the story, we’ll work backward, step by step, along the path the heroine once walked. There is no male lead in this story. No romance. Mystery, crime, investigations, deduction. 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 A Forensic Genius? No, I Just Have Empathy 刑侦天才？不，我只是会共感 [Both devoted to each other] [One-on-one] [Rugged-looking but perceptive criminal police captain VS exceptionally beautiful, manga-like ability consultant] After her father dies in an accident, Xu Qingyi awakens a supernatural ability. Determined to become a detective and solve cases, she sets out to uncover the truth behind her father's “accidental death.” After being “loaned” to another unit, he finds himself farther and farther from his dream, but closer and closer to love. Farther from the k 568Reads8.4Score10614d adds
- 139 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
- 140 The Cold Case Reopens 迷案重启 [Criminal Investigation and Deduction] [Unraveling the Clues to Dispel Layer Upon Layer of Mystery] The Rainy-Night Predator Case The Flower Shop Owner’s Lover The Death of a Streamer A Captive in the Cellar… Murder after murder… Deputy Captain Lin Yi leads his team in solving one bizarre case after another. Who could have guessed that in the end, he would uncover the mystery of his own origins! 86Reads7.3Score10814d adds
- 141 Dance of Evil 恶之舞 What is the root of crime? Human evil. This world is full of every kind of evil: greed, jealousy, lust, hatred... A tangle of desires drives people to commit wicked acts. Unlike the previous case-solving series, this is a collection of detective stories. Through the investigation of one shocking, unexpected case after another, it explores the struggle between good and evil... 56Reads—Score—14d adds
- 142 Pursuing the Killer in a Mystery Case 谜案追凶 (Detective with multiple personalities + criminal psychology and deduction + bizarre supernatural abilities + high-IQ criminal organization + graphic content + suspense and horror + not for the faint of heart + an exposé of human nature + sound values + dark themes) Are people born good? No! People are born evil. For the sake of profit, innocent people become wronged souls. Because of mockery, countless beautiful young blossoms wither in an instant. Because of jealousy, warm and happy families f 210Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 Late Night 阑夜 “I've never had the sun, so I have nothing to fear losing. A hard-boiled detective novel combining criminal psychology and criminal investigation. At its heart are two protagonists: the resilient police officer Xu Zhaoyang and the controversial psychologist Jiang Huai. Together, they tackle one harrowing case after another, delving into human nature and seeking redemption. Xu Zhaoyang is an elite officer, renowned for his keen insight and exceptional investigative abilities. He was once one of 879Reads8.9Score11414d adds
- 144 Case Files of a Homicide Detective 缉凶笔记 I’m a college student, and fate has entangled me in one bizarre murder case after another! A woman’s corpse sealed in concrete, an unidentified charred body missing its genitals, a deranged killer who feeds on human brains… One brutal, bloody murder after another, and one appalling mastermind after another! Driven by the fire of justice in my heart, I’m caught up in a series of dangerous, thrilling hunts for the killers… 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 The Wind Whispers [A Crime-Solving Romance Between Two Men] 风声【刑侦双男主】 A lakeside murder involving a body dumped with its skin removed sets off a string of cases. A bizarre crucifixion-style torture and murder follows, and each case leads to a horrifying truth. Rumors begin to swirl, bringing the sealed-away past back to light. Captain of Detectives Sui Jingming vs. genius forensic doctor Shi Yanqing, one-on-one romance, a powerful duo, happy ending 782Reads6.9Score12614d adds
- 146 Crime Investigation Notes 刑侦笔记 Twenty years ago, a series of bizarre murders involving shadowy figures shocked the entire city of S. Twenty years later, the descendants of the victims meet by chance. After solving a series of mysterious cases together, the male and female leads form a deep bond and join forces to pursue their shared goal: solving the Shadow Case. The wilderness villa streamer case, the parrot’s accusation of murder, the fortune-teller who used deception to kill… The shadow has appeared again. What is the thin 142Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 147 In the Darkness 在黑暗中 “There's always a pair of eyes watching you, in the dark, when you least expect it.” This novel explores a very ancient philosophical paradox: the Ship of Theseus. According to an ancient Greek legend, the people of Athens preserved the ship Theseus had sailed as a monument. But as time passed, its rotting wooden planks were gradually replaced until not a single original plank remained. Was it still the same ship? Crime investigation, mystery, two equally matched leads. Pairing: Shen Liufei x Xi 20Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 148 The Clash of Black and White 黑与白的冲击 Jiang He, a criminal investigation squad captain, has solved all kinds of major cases in his ten years on the force, maintaining a perfect record. Then one day, a body appears: it belongs to someone who died twelve years ago. The strange clues lead to a mysterious organization, behind which lies a shocking conspiracy. Just how many people are involved? 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 The Knockout: Major Crimes Squad 狂飙：重案中队 [Criminal investigations, case-solving, manhunts, and the daily life of detectives, with no supernatural elements] An Zhen, a detective with the Criminal Investigation Corps, is parachuted in as an instructor for the Major Crimes Squad. He has a superhuman memory possessed by only a handful of people in the entire world. In the squad's daily work, he cracks drug cases, hunts down criminals, and takes on criminal gangs, solving one case after another while doggedly uncovering the truth behind mys 595Reads—Score11014d adds
- 150 Night Watch Detective 守夜刑警 Everyone on the Criminal Investigation Team says I'm cursed. Someone died in a case my father investigated, my mother died in front of a mirror, and even my partner nearly lost their life. Then I took on the dismemberment case. The victim had been cut into seven pieces, each incision dusted with sandalwood powder. The forensic pathologist said it was the work of a deranged killer. I said it wasn't. Because in the second-floor window at the crime scene, I saw a woman in a red dress. Rain passed s 6Reads—Score—14d adds
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