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- 1 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
- 2 City Detective: Zhao Wuwei Tracks Down Bizarre Cases 都市神探：刑警赵无畏的奇案追踪 In a nutshell, it’s a passionate story about a brilliant detective and an insightful psychologist teaming up to solve baffling urban cases, unravel one mystery after another, and protect the city’s peace and justice. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 When an Honest Man Picks Up a Knife, You Won't Have Time to Kneel 当老实人拿起刀，你来不及跪下 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 11Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 4 Police Stories of the Land 山河警事 The peace of the tranquil city of Shanhe is shattered by a brutal criminal case. The case draws public attention, and police captain Tian Feng is entrusted with solving it at a critical moment. He launches the investigation alongside Yang Fan, a forensic pathologist sent from the provincial department. As the teammates grow closer and weather several crises together, the aloof Yang Fan gradually becomes one with the criminal investigation team... 70Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 You Ask Me Why I Kill? 你问我为什么杀人？ One thought can lead to heaven! One thought can lead to hell! In this world, love never comes from nowhere, and neither does hatred! If Zhao Fei hadn’t gone down the wrong path in the first place, he wouldn’t have thrown his life away. If those five girls hadn’t bullied their classmates, they wouldn’t have met that fate. Life is unpredictable, and good and evil have their rewards. Whatever comes your way, think twice! 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Interrogation Records 侦讯记录 Minghai City policewoman Ji Lingge meets a delinquent named Fasa, a murder suspect, while investigating a killing with no witnesses. She discovers his astonishing talent for “digging holes” during interrogations. Soon, another unsolved case rocks a school, and Ji Lingge turns to Fasa for help. Although Fasa faces a suspect with the same skill as his own, he still solves the case with ease. But the cases keep coming, and Fasa and Ji Lingge begin working together: a mysterious fall from a building 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Bitter Fruit 恶果 Police officer Wu Zheng is caught up in a locked-room murder case and is killed to cover it up. His father, Wu Ming, sets out to uncover the truth for his son. A bathroom concealing hidden secrets, a mysterious rain village, an eerie research institute: following a trail of clues, he draws closer to the evil that was set in motion twenty years ago... 66Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 8 Strange Cases of a Forensic Investigator 法医异闻录 I never imagined I would become a forensic examiner, but by a twist of fate, I found myself on this path. Along the way, I witnessed too much of humanity's dark and ugly side. With the approval of the relevant authorities, I have written up some of these cases. Evil is all around us. This is The Forensic Examiner's Strange Cases! 5Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 9 The Peach and Plum Murder Case 2 桃李命案2 The Peach and Plum Murders 2 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Peach and Plum Murder Case 桃李命案 The Peach and Plum Murders —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Case Closed 此案告破 Case Closed —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Source of the Abyss of Sin 罪渊之源 [Since I can't change my pen name, I've replaced the entire work with an unrelated mishmash of fairy tales, myths, supernatural stories, and more. Thank you for your support.] New readers who just clicked in, get out! No, wait, run! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Distance of Sin 孽之距 This novel is part of a mystery series. After finishing the college entrance exam, protagonist Li Sihang visited his girlfriend’s home to meet her parents for the first time. A murder took place in the house. He was knocked unconscious by a blow to the head and suffered a mild concussion, while everyone in his girlfriend’s family was killed. Afterward, he applied to join the police and eventually became a criminal investigator. He hoped that his efforts would help his girlfriend rest in peace so —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 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
- 15 Forensic Case Files 法医档案 A strange file born from a series of murders… Behind each bizarre case lies a secret no one dares to speak of. As a forensic expert, Yan Lingyun believes only that “justice lies in the hearts of the people.” With a flash of her scalpel, she makes her mark in the world of forensic medicine, cutting open the secrets hidden beneath the bodies… 81Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 What Happened That Night 那一个晚上的事 A former couple reunites ten years after they separated. That day, the man's wife has gone back to her hometown, and the woman's husband is away on a business trip in Beijing. The man takes the woman home, but just as the bedroom light goes out, her husband knocks on the door... The next day, the woman's husband is stabbed to death with the fruit knife he brought himself. The man turns himself in, but the woman claims she killed her husband. Xu Changsheng, a young criminal investigator, joins th 268Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 I’m a Yin-Yang Master at a Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院当阴阳先生 [Modern Urban + Cthulhu-Style Psychiatric Hospital] When Chen Sanmu was carried into Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital by paramedics, clutching his family's ancient book, Records of the Strange from the Yellow Springs, he swore he'd show those white-coated doctors what it meant that "at the end of science lies the occult." In the intensive care ward, he mixed sedatives with black dog blood to draw talismans, used the electroshock machine as a ritual implement to command the Five Thunders, and turned —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Haunted Doll Town 惊魂玩偶镇 During a summer break after graduating from college, Zhou Rui returned to his hometown with the woman he loved, Qinglan. His hometown was a small town in the southwest, known for its handmade dolls and nestled beneath the scenic Mount Qingcheng. The people there had lived at an unhurried pace for generations, making all kinds of dolls by hand for a living. But a string of bizarre murders shattered the town’s peace. Who was the killer? Could it really be a ghost? What truth lies behind the murder 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 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
- 20 Cold Case 悬案 "In a dim study, a man in his pajamas stared intently at a photo on his computer and murmured, “You won’t get away this time.” “Attention! A female corpse has been found in Huayu Park. Respond immediately!”" 159Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 21 A Record of Solved Murder Cases 凶案破解实录 It’s late, my sweethearts. I’m here... Who’s the real culprit? Uncover the truth behind criminal investigations, follow the trail for thousands of miles, and find the only eyewitness. Crack the case as the criminal closes in, piece together the hidden details, and navigate an investigation full of baffling twists! The major crimes squad works another miracle... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Testimony 作证 A murder takes place at the Fenghua Meijun villa complex, and Deputy Criminal Investigation Captain Xu Mo arrives to investigate. The case appears straightforward, and the killer is soon caught. But after hearing the victim’s family members’ statements and looking into the deceased’s past, the investigators realize things are not so simple. The case is shrouded in mystery, and the three suspects each give a different account. Who is the real killer? And what tragic past lies hidden behind this m 78Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 23 Disappeared on July 5 消失在7月5日 Disappeared on July 5 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Dark Hospital: The Missing Patients 暗黑医院：消失的病患 An armed robber takes refuge in a hospital and demands that the doctors treat a woman he shot. Shugo Hayami, a doctor filling in for someone at the last minute, is unexpectedly caught up in the ordeal. Trapped on an isolated island in a locked-down hospital, with death just around the corner, he finds himself in an extreme battle of wits. While trying to escape, Shugo discovers the hospital’s terrible secret and becomes the target of both the director and the robber. Attacked from both sides, he —Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 25 Doodles on the Medical Records 病例上的涂鸦 My name is Su Wanqing. I’m a clerk in the medical records department at Municipal Third Hospital. For the past six years, my greatest skill has been dealing with moldy medical files. Then one day, while sorting through old records, I found a doodled diary tucked between the patient files. Its owner was Chen Zhiming, an intern who died in a hospital fire twelve years ago. He wrote, “If you’re reading this diary, it means I’m already dead.” The pages were covered in strange coded symbols: a heart —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Perfect Alibi: Who’s the Killer? 完美不在场证明：谁才是凶手？ A carefully planned murder, a killer with an airtight alibi, and a detective who must navigate a double maze of logic and psychology to uncover the hidden “time trick”. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Has My Girlfriend Been Kidnapped? 我女朋友被绑架了吗？ First it was kidney-harvesting gangs in Myanmar, now there’s a dismemberment case in Thailand. Lin Xiaoyan, a female influencer, is kidnapped and held for ransom while traveling in Thailand. Who abducted her? Her boyfriend, Li Mingbo, is frantic with worry and decides to go to T Country himself to find the truth, gradually uncovering a vast conspiracy hidden in the shadows. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 The Archives Unit 档案组 [Horror + Mystery + Deduction] (This story is entirely fictional.) In the world we live in, countless mysterious corners often lie hidden beneath the surface calm. Events that cannot be easily explained by common sense are like phantoms in the fog, drawing people in to seek the truth behind them. And this book, The Archives, will take you on a journey of exploration into a world filled with mystery and wonder. Liu Yumin was originally just an unassuming employee in the police station’s records 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Great Case of Xijin 西金大案 In 1997, a dismemberment case at Xijin University caused a nationwide sensation. The case remained unsolved for 27 years. Against the backdrop of criminal investigation innovation at the Provincial Public Security Department, it has now resurfaced as a landmark case. The case forms the thread running through the whole novel, whose story weaves together suspense and deduction, archaeology, cutting-edge technology, love and family, and documentary realism... It paints a picture of the times from t 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Black Smoke 黑烟 Standalone Cases + Criminal Investigation + Crime-Solving A girl with all four limbs severed Bones smashed to pieces A puzzle that can never be completed A butcher's blade hidden behind a legend A bizarre art gallery A haunted school The good and evil in human nature, right and wrong, and all the gray areas in between What brings me into the light, and what will make us fall into the abyss? 170Reads—Score10114d adds
- 31 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
- 32 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
- 33 A Con Artist? I'm the Grandmaster of Con Artists 骗子？我才是骗子祖师爷 Qin Xiao was one of the leaders of a scam ring. After learning that his girlfriend was pregnant, he decided to quit for good, only for his sworn brother to cruelly murder her. After his death, Qin Xiao’s soul transmigrates into another person’s body, setting him on a path of revenge... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Love and Sin 情与罪 This book tells the story of a crime born from love. To make her his, the culprit kills everyone close to her, leaving no survivors. His methods are ingenious, and every move is meticulously planned. 48Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 35 Case Files Group 3 档案组3 [Horror + mystery + deduction] (This story is entirely fictional.) With Wen Licheng joining the archives team, they face a series of unprecedented challenges. A bizarre string of murders shatters the peace of Xueyang City. The victims come from all walks of life, yet their deaths share an eerily similar pattern. Liu Yumin leads the members of the archives team as they swiftly throw themselves into the investigation. Archives Team 3 takes you into a world of mystery, danger, and warmth. Follow 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Archives Unit 4 档案组4 [Horror + Suspense + Mystery] (This work is entirely fictional.) As we peeled back the layers of one mysterious case after another and searched for the truth, we journeyed through the first three installments of The Archives Team. Every case was a contest of wits and courage, and every investigation offered a profound glimpse into the good and evil of human nature. Now The Archives Team 4 is about to begin a new chapter, taking everyone once more into a world shrouded in mystery and challenges. 2Reads—Score214d adds
- 37 Major Crimes: The Mystery Behind Massacres and Torture 重案组：灭门、虐杀背后之谜 A campus romance sparks a bloody massacre. What did the killer mean by leaving seven blood-red characters on the wall? A refined psychiatrist repeatedly violates his beautiful patients, while a ruthless serial killer hides profound affection behind his brutal murders. When legal punishment and psychological desire cannot be brought into balance, must human lives be sacrificed to bridge the gap? This world is nothing like a yin-yang fish: things are never simply black and white. 1Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 38 The Sole Suspect 独家嫌疑人 A criminal investigation consultant with extraordinary gifts and a highly skilled surgeon. These two rivals once fought over the same woman. Fate has a way of writing the most unlikely stories, and five years later, they find themselves joining forces over that very same woman. They crack cases and hunt down the real culprits; they infiltrate drug dens and capture kingpins! A song of ice and fire, a duet of law and love: all kinds of criminals will have to raise their hands before the law. 1.3kReads8.1Score12914d adds
- 39 Hunting Killers in the Dark 黑夜缉凶 Haisheng City, July 2015. A mysterious person calls the police, claiming to have found the brutally mutilated body of a woman in a residential complex. In just over two months, four cases of women being tortured and murdered in the exact same way have now come to light. What’s baffling is that the killer, usually meticulous and careful to leave no trace, has this time left a fingerprint on the victim. Was it a careless mistake, or is there more to it? Led by newly appointed Criminal Investigatio 143Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Cold Case Tracker: Hunting the Killer 迷案追踪之追凶 In a century-old village, residents suddenly begin dying one after another. The police are at a loss, with no choice but to seek Su Qing’s help. Su Qing accepts their request and sets out for the village. As the investigation deepens, a terrifying truth buried for many years gradually comes to light... 163Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 41 Serial Murder Investigation Unit 连环凶案调查组 [Criminal Investigation + Serial Killer + Case-of-the-Week + Psychological Profiling + High-IQ Crimes + Not for the Fainthearted] Every time she dates a man, he dies. All three of Shi Yike's boyfriends have met untimely ends, and the serial murder case remains unsolved. Her family and friends all think she's bad luck. She also knows that a serial killer with a sick obsession with her is lurking nearby. Should she listen to her family and stay single for the rest of her life so no innocent man ge 659Reads—Score10314d adds
- 42 The Detective Returns from Prison 刑警出狱 Who is the killer? (No spoilers, please) A year after his father went missing, Shang Jie is released from prison and forms the Third Criminal Investigation Brigade. While investigating a serial murder and sexual assault case, Shang Jie unexpectedly finds his father's watch. The case also brings to light the 312 shooting from years ago. Cases spanning different eras are the hardest to solve. With his ability to read minute clues in water, Shang Jie leads the Third Brigade step by step toward the 72Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 I’m Just an Auxiliary Police Officer. You Want Me to Investigate a Case? 我只是个辅警，你让我查案？ A short crime-solving novel with a single male protagonist and a series-of-cases format. There’s nothing but cases to solve! It’s that simple: just pick whichever case you want to read. You don’t have to worry about the plots not connecting. Chapters without titles are part of the main storyline. You can skip them without affecting your enjoyment. 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Keep Your Secrets Hidden 要把心事藏好 Viral internet celebrity policewoman VS psychological surgeon. Jiang Miyi is a criminal investigator skilled in crime deduction, while Tan Jiyan is a doctor who helps people heal from psychological trauma. They meet through the “Drowned Cartoonist Case” and go on to investigate the “Woman’s Corpse in a Suitcase Case,” the “Qingshi Town Family Massacre,” and the “Eye-Gouging, Ear-Cutting Maniac Case,” among others. A vast conspiracy lurks behind these cases. What happens when someone spies on the 31Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 45 The Case of the Six-Petaled Snowflake 六角雪花迷案 A fire breaks out at a villa, and a dismembered corpse is discovered inside. Yet the scene where the body was cut apart is a hundred li away. How did the killer travel between the two places using an invisible thread? And why are the survivors of the fire dying one after another… As the investigation gradually deepens, more and more clues emerge, yet the case continues to move toward an impossible dead end… 123Reads—Score10214d adds
- 46 The Taxidermist 标本师 A woman's skinned corpse was discovered on the roof of an office building, her body wrapped in layers of plastic wrap. The police suspected that the victim had conspired with her killer to take her own life. Meanwhile, fingerprints found on a hand at the crime scene revealed that each of its five fingers belonged to a different person. All five were involved in last year's murder case. Wang Chi, who solved that case, was transferred out of the police force after being suspected of having mental 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Chasing Killers Through Sinful Dreams 罪梦追凶 The rotting corpse of a girl in a dry well on a desolate mountain. A mangled, grimacing head in a classroom. An online celebrity dying in a terrifying livestream... A string of baffling murder cases shatters the city’s peace. A girl who lost her memory in a car accident witnesses crime scenes in her dreams. As she helps the police uncover the truth, she falls in love with a passionate detective. But when he helps her regain her memories, she is plunged into an even greater mystery and deeper ang 2.5kReads8.5Score25414d adds
- 48 Witch of the Human Heart: Cell 7 人心之巫，7号隔间 Witchcraft of the Human Heart, Compartment 7 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Testimony of a Burning Lie 谎焰证词 There is no truth in the ashes, only deeper lies. When your best friend dies for you twice, only then do you understand: being alive is the ultimate revenge. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Blood Case Pursuit [On-the-Scene Coverage] 血案追凶【直击现场】 Beneath the dazzling neon lights... Among the weeds in a desolate wasteland... Lives, one after another, full of vitality... Multiple perspectives reveal the hidden stories behind them, stories no one was ever meant to know! 8.6kReads8.4Score57914d adds
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