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  1. 101 Tempest at the Imperial Examinations 科场风云 Historical278k WordsCompleted My new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
  2. 102 The Palace Case 宫案 Ancient Romance515k WordsCompleted [Mystery + strange encounters and urban legends + deduction + psychology + crime + high-IQ crime + supernatural suspense] A partnership across 400 years to solve historical mysteries Su Yue, a famous psychological counselor, is accidentally caught up in the mysterious death of a popular young actress suffering from depression, who falls from a building. Forced to move out of her home, she settles into a secluded house in the suburbs, where a strange, abandoned mailbox stands outside. While helpi 1.2kReads9.3Score15514d adds
  3. 103 The Record of Clearing Injustice: The Divine Detectiveress 昭雪录之神断女提刑 Mystery4.2M WordsOngoing [Historical setting + mystery-solving + orthodox detective fiction + suspense + master detective + female protagonist] Her father was implicated in a massive case, stripped of his official post, and died in despair. Before his death, he compiled a lifetime's worth of experience solving cases into a book titled Records of Clearing Injustices, and instructed his daughter: If you lack the resolve to seek justice for the people of the world, you must never open this book. Determined to clear her fat 2.4kReads8.9Score26714d adds
  4. 104 Su Yi'an, Junior Minister of the Court of Judicial Review 大理寺少卿苏以安 Mystery250k WordsCompleted Su Yi'an, the son of a Tang dynasty official, was raised in the countryside, where he and his grandmother depended on each other. By a twist of fate, Empress Wu Zetian appointed him Deputy Minister of Justice. From then on, he and two friends solved one baffling case after another. As they investigated, the truth behind his father's disappearance slowly came to light. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
  5. 105 Xu Changsheng Investigates IV: Reopening a Cold Case 许长生探案IV:重启悬案 Mystery250k WordsCompleted [No System, No Romance, Pure Case Solving, Episodic Stories] “The Nanda Dismemberment Case,” “The Chongqing Red-Clothed Boy Case,” “The Hulan Great Hero Case”… After repeatedly cracking bizarre cases in Jinhai, Xu Changsheng, captain of the Jinhai criminal police, is appointed by the ministry to lead the National Cold Case Task Force. From then on, he travels across the country to investigate a series of famous, decades-old unsolved cases… 15.4kReads8.4Score1.5k14d adds
  6. 106 The Secret Case Files of Chang'an 长安秘案录 Mystery442k WordsCompleted During the reign of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang, Jing Wan'er, whose entire family had been falsely accused, was sent to the palace as a maid. She spent her days handling corpses, earning herself the nickname "Freak" among the palace staff. Then one day, she secretly hid a maid condemned to death among the bodies and smuggled her out of the palace. But Pei Tan, then Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, caught her. Thus began the tangled story between them! 81Reads—Score—14d adds
  7. 107 Sword Pointed at the Sacred Mani Emblem of the Ming 剑指大明摩尼圣徽 Mystery205k WordsCompleted [Wuxia + Case Solving + Mystery + Ming Dynasty History + Supernatural Suspense + Mind-Bending Mysteries] Main characters: Shangguan Yunhe, Shen Yexue, Liu Rucen The story begins when tax silver being transported to Beidu is robbed. More than a hundred soldiers escorting the silver are found dead, all wearing eerie smiles. Shangguan Yunhe and the others discover that the anti-government Blood Lotus Cult has joined forces with a Western Regions heretical sect, court officials, and people from Japa 5Reads—Score414d adds
  8. 108 Tokyo Monster-Hunting Notes 东京提妖手记 Mystery315k WordsCompleted Built on Song-dynasty texts and records, this book carefully recreates customs, official posts, city life, and winding streets, bringing the Song Empire to life in vivid, tangible detail. Its beating heart is the lively world of ordinary people: teahouses and taverns, street vendors and laborers, and the everyday lives of common folk, all brimming with warmth and bustle. Traditional tales of the strange give it its soul, with fox spirits, ghosts, and extraordinary people woven throughout, bizarr 138Reads6.5Score10114d adds
  9. 109 When a Forensic Doctor Meets a Taoist [Crime Solving] 当法医对上道士【破案】 Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Two equally strong leads + mystery + sweet romance + transmigration) Episodic investigations weave into the main plot, bringing science and the supernatural into their ultimate collision. Enter a fantastical world woven from truth and lies! When the blade of science strikes at the mysteries of the supernatural, what is the ultimate answer to the truth? Modern top forensic pathologist Lu Zhiwei is killed while tracking a serial killer. She transmigrates into the body of a calamity-bringing illeg 2Reads—Score—14d adds
  10. 110 The Tang Dynasty's Female Coroner 大唐女仵作 Mystery216k WordsCompleted A long historical mystery and detective novel. It tells the story of Tang An, a woman who disguises herself as a man to work as a coroner, and Zhao Jinghong, a junior official at the Court of Judicial Review. Together, they solve extraordinary cases, uncovering an old case from ten years ago and the secrets of the heroine’s past. The book consists of six interconnected cases. The story takes place during the reign of Empress Wu in the Tang Dynasty. The political situation has begun to stabilize, 516Reads9.1Score—14d adds
  11. 111 The Bao Qingtian Mystery 包青天迷局 Historical329k WordsCompleted The Bao Qingtian Mystery: A grain ship sinks, taking thirty lives with it. Poison hidden in the bloodstained rice exposes a shocking conspiracy. Bao Zheng travels incognito to Yangzhou and discovers that the prime minister is colluding with the Liao, armor from a previous dynasty has resurfaced, and an imperial tomb’s edict has come to light. The Jianghu’s Hidden Dragon Clan, Liao nobility, and palace factions are all swept into the maelstrom. With ten days left, Bao Zheng must survive amid star 829Reads6.8Score—14d adds
  12. 112 Transmigrating to the Great Song: A Young Constable Solves Cases and Becomes a Legend 穿越大宋,小捕快破案封神 Mystery713k WordsOngoing A modern SWAT officer transmigrates to the Northern Song dynasty and becomes a low-ranking constable. With his exceptional criminal-investigation skills, he cracks every baffling case under heaven! He solves cases and becomes legendary, his official career skyrocketing. From a petty clerk, he rises to become a powerful figure who dominates the court! 13kReads7.7Score1.1k14d adds
  13. 113 The Coroner's Wife Is a Swordswoman 仵作娘子是剑客 Mystery882k WordsCompleted · The Ultimate Contrast · A Double Life: See how an ugly, mute coroner handles corpses by day and knives by night, playing the most thrilling game of identity in the narrow space between the authorities and the martial world. · Mind and Might · Cracking Bizarre Cases: From the “Faceless Corpse Case” to the “Red-Bride Serial Murders,” one uncanny case after another connects to a shocking conspiracy to wipe out his master’s sect. The coroner’s blade and the swordsman’s sword join forces to tear aw 10Reads—Score—14d adds
  14. 114 The Case Within the Mirror 镜中影案中案 Mystery143k WordsCompleted Moonlight bright, shining through the hall; Lord Magistrate, hanging from a beam. Chilly wind, clothes drawn tight; Lord Minister, soaked in a vat... Twenty years ago, the “Crown Prince’s Rebellion Case” was riddled with unanswered questions. Those involved either died under mysterious circumstances or vanished without a trace, and wrongful convictions were common. A web of mysteries surrounding the truth of the old case is quietly unfolding in the capital. 49Reads—Score—14d adds
  15. 115 Detective Di Renjie: The Golden Flower Pursues the Dragon 神探狄仁杰之金花逐龙 Historical867k WordsOngoing Di Renjie, Li Yuanfang, and his disciple Su Wuming pit their wits against the Lord of the Golden Flower Token. Every time, they come this close to success, only for Empress Wu Zetian to intervene... Before he dies, Di Renjie entrusts all the evidence to Su Wuming. In the end... The twists never stop, and you can never guess who is good and who is a mole... 1.4kReads7.2Score11114d adds
  16. 116 The Forensic Princess 仵作世子妃 Mystery814k WordsCompleted [Beneath the western window, the wind stirs the green bamboo. I wonder if it’s an old friend coming by.] [Cool, noble heir VS beautiful, clever coroner] * Xie Jun is a renowned modern forensic pathologist, famous for her autopsy skills and brilliant deductions. By chance, she transmigrates into the body of a woman who shares her name. Staying at an inn draws her into a murder case. The cool, noble Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review mistakes her for the murderer, leaving her no 882Reads8.1Score—14d adds
  17. 117 The Ghostly Jade Shadow 玉影鬼差 Mystery778k WordsOngoing [Underworld Investigator + County Magistrate] One is silver-tongued, the other meticulous... Was their meeting a calculated approach or a fateful encounter? Liang Yu is a ghostly constable in the Nine Netherworlds Office of Judicial Review. A white stone allows her to travel between the realms of the living and the dead. At the request of departed souls, she takes care of matters in the human world, helping them let go of their attachments and enter the cycle of reincarnation. Yet she has a past 60Reads—Score—14d adds
  18. 118 Dreaming of Yun Wei 云微入梦 Ancient Romance260k WordsOngoing [Mystery + Detective Work + Political Intrigue + Soul Transmigration + Romance + Strong Female Lead] After Lin Xuan, a 21st-century master surgeon, committed suicide, she unexpectedly found herself in the body of Duan Yunwei, the daughter of the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage in the Great Yao Dynasty. Though she had forgotten her past, she used the original owner's memories to join the Imperial City Office and even rose to become its commander. She was a formidable martial artist and a brilliant 24Reads—Score—14d adds
  19. 119 The Long Night Dawns: Silent Testimony 长夜将明:无声的证词 Mystery140k WordsCompleted [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
  20. 120 The Cold-Faced King of Hell's Little Coroner 冷面阎王的仵作小娘子 Mystery464k WordsCompleted Laughs and high-stakes thrills collide! The wildest ancient crime-solving adventure imaginable! The moment she opens her eyes, Shen Zhiwei, a top modern forensic pathologist who worked herself to the bone, finds she has become the daughter of a despised coroner in the ancient capital! Her home is bare, creditors are at the door, and she’s facing the miserable prospect of being sold off as a servant. To survive, and to uncover the truth behind her father’s bizarre death, she has no choice but to 7Reads6.6Score—14d adds
  21. 121 Owl's Shadow Beneath the Moon 月下枭影 Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted When she opens her eyes, criminal psychology expert Shen Qingxian has become the ultimate villain, “Phantom,” and is about to be executed. The presiding officer is her sworn enemy from the modern world, Gu Zhao, the famed constable of the Six Fan Gate. As the blade is about to fall, she silently mouths to him: “Lord Gu, the monster inside you is watching me.” To stay alive, Shen Qingxian is drawn into a series of bizarre murder cases as a condemned criminal. By day, she is a cool-headed profile 8Reads—Score—14d adds
  22. 122 The Qing Dynasty Mystery: The Son-Killing Retribution 清代奇案杀子报 Mystery28k WordsCompleted The Qing-era strange case The Child-Murder Report! A mother kills her own child, then brutally cuts the body into seven pieces. What could drive a mother to cruelly murder her own child? And what would make the child’s sister help bury the body? The ignorant prefect even inexplicably arrests the person who reported the case! Desire and morality clash, fairness and justice collide. Heaven’s justice is clear: can the murdered child’s name be cleared at last? 273Reads8.9Score2314d adds
  23. 123 Cold Case Executioner 旧案行刑官 Mystery169k WordsOngoing Police Captain Ji Xiao launches a livestreamed investigation to restore public trust, but the scene of a series of murders bears a secret code shared only by him and his older brother, Ji Lin, in childhood. As the whole internet calls for the “Shadowblade Killer” to be executed, forensic pathologist Chen Yan’s abnormal autopsy report, policewoman Zhou Yutang’s encrypted notes, and editor-in-chief Lin Zhao’s manipulation of public opinion gradually peel back the truth buried for ten years. The ki 10Reads—Score14914d adds
  24. 124 Strange Cases from the Tang Dynasty Jianghu 唐朝江湖诡案志 Martial Arts1.9M WordsOngoing In the golden age of the Tang dynasty, undercurrents churn through both the martial world and the imperial court. Ji Xuan, a judicial officer at the Dali Court, vows to investigate injustices across the land. Zhong Lingfan is a wandering martial artist burdened by ten years of love and vengeance. Lin Yao arrives in Chang'an alone and is drawn into a gruesome dismemberment case. Ling Xiyue possesses extraordinary medical skills and becomes entangled in a major counterfeit medicine case. A case in 16Reads—Score—14d adds
  25. 125 The Master Thief Detective Files 神偷探案录 Martial Arts316k WordsCompleted [Adorable Thief VS Scheming Detective] Qingbao, a young thief who roams the martial world with carefree joy, accidentally crosses paths with Lin Zhao, the handsome, sharp-eyed chief of the Chaqiu Bureau, a sly and sinister man. She is forced to put her peerless lightness skills, pickpocketing, and lockpicking to work for him. The two become partners and join forces to solve cases. Qingbao discovers that Lin Zhao has been struck by a strange poison and that his past is shrouded in mystery. Meanwh 837Reads9.4Score15514d adds
  26. 126 The Cases of Judge Shi 施公案 1.1M WordsCompleted The novel tells the story of the honest official Shi Shilun during the Kangxi era, who, aided by Huang Tianba and other heroes of the martial world, roots out corrupt officials, solves cases, and captures bandits. 2Reads8.4Score114d adds
  27. 127 The Yuan'an Chronicles 元安录 Mystery187k WordsCompleted [Tang-era mystery cases + episodic stories + formidable hero and heroine + one-on-one romance + ensemble cast] [The Night Owl Cries] In the twenty-third year of Yongwei, a woman’s corpse is discovered in a house beneath a locust tree on Sanshui Alley in Chang’an. Rumors spread that a ghostly song is killing people... [The Thousand-Faced Buddha] Nine lifelike clay statues made from living people are discovered at Huazhen Temple. What do they have to do with the children who vanished three years a 969Reads6.8Score18614d adds
  28. 128 The First-Rank Female Detective 一品女神捕 Mystery1.0M WordsOngoing Ye Zhiqiu was the sole survivor of the great fire at Forbidden Mountain, an orphan who lost everything in the disaster. The friends and fellow villagers who perished in the flames became an obsession that would never leave her. She swore to find the real culprit and avenge the dead. Eight years later, the chance for revenge finally came. She resolutely entered the fray, only to be saddled with a useless, makeshift team. From then on, she never once looked favorably at Xiao Jingzhen. Xiao Jingzh 21Reads6.7Score—14d adds
  29. 129 I Am a Forensic Doctor in Ancient Times 我在古代当法医 Mystery280k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Mystery Solving + Team Spirit + Transmigration + Ensemble Cast + No Romance] Lu Yinan transmigrates into a pile of corpses. She is a forensic examiner, and professional habit has her investigating the scene at once. As a result, she narrowly escapes being executed as a suspect. Only after a series of twists and turns does she clear her name and escape danger. From then on, a twist of fate brings her together with Ren Zhichu, junior minister of the Court of Judicial Review, 558Reads9.1Score7314d adds
  30. 130 An Investigation into the Three Great Unsolved Cases of the Early Qing 清初三大疑案考实 Historical63k WordsCompleted A Critical Examination of the Three Great Mysteries of the Early Qing is composed of three parts: A Critical Examination of the Empress Dowager's Alleged Marriage, A Critical Examination of Emperor Shunzhi's Alleged Monastic Vows, and A Critical Examination of Emperor Yongzheng's Accession to the Throne. With a historian's rigor, Mr. Meng Sen carefully investigates the three long-circulating mysteries of the empress dowager's alleged marriage, Shunzhi's alleged decision to become a monk, and Yon 2Reads8.7Score114d adds
  31. 131 The Cold-Faced Miracle Doctor Keeps Getting Framed 冷面圣手他总被碰瓷 Mystery306k WordsCompleted A sandstorm sweeps across the Western Regions, bringing a string of baffling cases: a corpse aboard a ghost ship in Loulan, ghostly figures in painted human skins in Dunhuang, a deadly demonic melody in Gaochang, and a blazing-red mystery that burns at the heart. Mo Jiu, young master of Rong Ku Valley, bears the burden of original sin. A master of medicine and poison, he can find the tiniest clues on a corpse. Lin Xingwan, the dazzling and spirited leader of Ting Feng Pavilion, is unrivaled in 25Reads—Score—14d adds
  32. 132 My Lord Husband Is Quite a Catch 郎君甚相宜 Mystery778k WordsCompleted [Two-faced ray of sunshine x gloomy, world-weary Demon King] [Detective work + food + court intrigue + redemption] In Jiang Chunhe's world, everything could be classified as either edible or inedible. Then she met Shen Zhi, and suddenly her definition of food was turned upside down. Everyone thinks Shen Zhi is cruel and vicious, and avoids him like the plague. Only Chef Jiang says, “Don't throw out that battered Demon King you found. Take care of him, and he might turn into a tasty little cabbag 1.1kReads8.8Score17014d adds
  33. 133 Records in the Painting: The Chang'an Mystery (Also Known as Tang Duoling: Yan Shanhai) 画中录:长安秘案(又名《唐多令·晏山海》) Ancient Romance261k WordsCompleted [Historical mystery + two equally matched leads + one-on-one romance + palace intrigue and political schemes] A Tang Dynasty version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith: a masterful game of deception, full of stunning twists and bewildering mysteries! A sharp-tongued, scheming official of the Court of Judicial Review faces off against a clever, enigmatic female portraitist. They solve cases while falling in love, with one twist after another. They are evenly matched, countering every move with one of their ow 416Reads8.9Score10314d adds
  34. 134 The Embroidered Uniform Guard's Coroner 锦衣仵作 Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted His master dies a cruel death, and the killer vanishes overnight, leaving behind an unsolved case. Chu Qing, a forensic investigator who transmigrates into the body of a coroner, solves cases one after another, while romance keeps finding her along the way. Hey, you there! Don’t think you’re so special just because you’re the emperor. You want me to join your harem as a consort? No way! A female investigator? Now that might be worth considering! He is the youngest emperor, cold and callous by na 1.8kReads8.8Score25114d adds
  35. 135 The Great Court of Justice's Case Files 大理寺断案实录 Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted In Yong’an Ward stands a tavern called Eastern Corner. Its proprietress is a lovely, smiling young woman who draws admiring glances from young men. One day, a handsome young gentleman arrives with a jade token to declare his affection. When he turns around, he finds the tavern full of people! “You like our young lady? Then what’s your family’s standing? What do you do for a living? Do you even have what it takes to become top scholar? Our young lady is clever and kindhearted. Only someone with b 4kReads8.7Score50514d adds
  36. 136 Killer Profile: Detective Captain, Don't Fall for Me 致命侧写:刑侦队长别心动 Mystery279k WordsOngoing Hardcore criminal investigation techniques + in-depth criminal profiling Standalone cases + two equally formidable leads testing each other + undercurrents of affection There is no such thing as an unsolved case in the dictionary of Lin Zheng, captain of Yun Gang City’s criminal investigation unit, until he encounters a ritualistic serial killer. When the orchestra’s first-chair violinist is arranged like a musical rest, all the strings snapped; when a gallery owner’s corpse is found kneeling be 66Reads—Score—14d adds
  37. 137 The Six-Person Case Files of the Dead and the Supernatural 六人丧诡案录 Mystery229k WordsCompleted [Historical mystery + detective work + ensemble cast] Male lead: A warm, cheerful, and protective Deputy Minister of the Court of Judicial Review Female lead: A coolheaded, independent, and brilliant young detective On the night of Jingzhe, the monk Jici died with a strange smile on his face. A parchment scroll was found at the scene, with a prophetic verse written at its beginning. It foretold the imminent deaths of six people. The first would die before 127Reads8.1Score—14d adds
  38. 138 Detective Di Renjie 5: The Palace Shifts the Stars 神探狄仁杰5下之宫阙换星 Mystery450k WordsOngoing Jiangnan and Jiangzhou are riddled with deadly traps, while the capital, Luoyang, conceals the roots of disaster. The undercurrents in the north and south echo one another and are secretly intertwined. Layer by layer, a tangled web of conspiracies is exposed, and a shocking upheaval capable of bringing down the Great Zhou dynasty and sweeping through the entire imperial court is about to begin. This work continues the previous volume, "Detective Dee: The Blood Jade Mystery", and centers on a maj 6.1kReads7.1Score39814d adds
  39. 139 The Dead Cross the River at Chang’an 长安尸渡 Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted A detective story whose heroine can perform autopsies and solve cases. Once her period of mourning was over, Wen Qingning packed her bags and returned to Chang’an, only to find that her fiancé, Shen Muhuai, had not only taken a concubine but also married a new wife. His household was practically a garden in full bloom. Shen Muhuai gazed at Wen Qingning tenderly. “A Ning, I took a concubine for your sake and married a new wife for your sake! A Ning, I did it all for you!” Wen Qingning looked at S 19.2kReads9.1Score2.9k14d adds
  40. 140 The Crab Coroner 螃蟹仵作 Mystery210k WordsCompleted [Modern professional elite & proud, scheming constable] [Classic mystery format & twist after twist & transmigration and transformation & top-notch investigations & two strong, complementary leads & so thrilling it’ll make your head spin] After solving a paranormal case on Mianbi Island and losing her job, rookie doctor Wang Xiaoxia resolutely sets off for home. Forced to enter a mysterious ancestral tomb, she unexpectedly gains a miserable cheat ability imbued with mysterious power, and begins 17Reads—Score—14d adds
  41. 141 The Female Coroner of Zhenhe Pass 镇河关的女仵作 Mystery564k WordsOngoing [Set in ancient times] [Mystery and crime solving] [Episodic] [Focused on investigating strange cases] [Clever characters] [No System, no golden finger] Song Nianci was born into a family of forensic examiners. The trade had been passed down from father to son since ancient times, never to daughters. But misfortune never comes singly: hers was a generation with only one daughter. To keep the family business from dying out, her grandfather came up with a plan: find a husband to marry into the fa 8.3kReads—Score1k14d adds
  42. 142 The Dragon Map’s Divine Detective Cases 龙图神断公案 173k WordsCompleted A high-energy cut of Bao Zheng solving cases. The mastermind behind the civet-cat-for-the-crown-prince plot, a terrifying scene as a black basin cries out for justice, impostors trading identities as the top scholar… A Northern Song version of Medical Examiner Qin Ming meets Today's Legal Report. When the executioner's blade falls, demons flee! The Kaifeng F4 squad is ready for action! 3Reads8.0Score—14d adds
  43. 143 Young Marquis, Behave! I Just Want to Solve Cases 小侯爷别闹,我只想破案 Mystery406k WordsCompleted [A genius girl detective disguised as a boy × an arrogant, self-obsessed young marquis hopelessly in love; mysteries and deductions, with everyone keeping their wits about them. Enjoy a sweet, drama-free romance amid the mysteries of an alternate dynasty!] After her family suffers a sudden upheaval, Li Xianyu has no choice but to hide her identity and go to Shengjing to study. There, amid the lively life of the academy, she meets many young nobles. By a twist of fate, she also gets caught up in 33Reads—Score—14d adds
  44. 144 The All-Powerful Detective Princess 神探王妃是全能大佬 Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Tang Waner, once a top profiler who solved countless cases, has an accident and becomes the wild daughter of a county magistrate. Major cases pile up, from a faceless female corpse to a dried-out body hidden inside a wall. Everyone looks down on her, a despicable man treats her cruelly, and even her family wants to drive her out... Tang Waner: “Father, what do you think?” Her father falls to his knees and begs: “Daughter, you’re in charge of everything, at home and beyond!” The martial world: “Y 53Reads6.7Score—14d adds
  45. 145 True Crime Files 真实罪案录 Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted No more talk, let’s get straight to the cases... The most horrifying family massacre; A couple dismembered; A string of murders involving silver; Brutal bandits, demons, kings of murder... Over 100 true crime stories... (Some people in this book are referred to by aliases.) 12.6kReads8.8Score76314d adds
  46. 146 Fireflies Illuminate the Hidden Crickets 浮萤照潜蛩 Mystery506k WordsCompleted (Early on) Mystery and crime novelist (later) criminal investigation consultant: Shen Xuexian vs. criminal investigation captain: Wan Ming A popular idol dies mysteriously on a film set, and the scene is exactly as described in the script. Shen Xuexian, a mystery novelist, is taken in for questioning by the police at her new book signing. She never imagined that selling the rights to her novel would land her in a police station. Getting caught up in a murder on a film set and taken in to assist 399Reads8.7Score10314d adds
  47. 147 I'm a Coroner, and Looking Like a Girl Won't Hurt My Career 在下是仵作,长得娘点不影响就业 Mystery577k WordsOngoing [Female Coroner]+ [Disguised as a Man]+ [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Have No Past Relationships]+ [Autopsies and Solving Cases]+ [Mystery and Romance]+ [Mystery and Imagination] A hilarious scaredy-cat heroine VS a cold, scheming man Chu Jiu must have been out of her mind to turn down the chance to marry the famously handsome young man who was said to be beautiful enough to outrage the gods, and take up the mantle of a coroner instead. She yelled at the old man, “What’s the point? You want me to i 265Reads8.5Score11014d adds
  48. 148 The Criminal’s Revelation 犯罪启示录 Mystery284k WordsCompleted The story follows a detective's day-to-day casework, recounting how a number of representative cases are solved. The plot is full of twists and turns, and every case offers plenty to think about. I hope readers will take something away from the story. 399Reads8.2Score—14d adds
  49. 149 After Coming Down from the Mountain, the Legitimate Daughter Used the Mystical Arts to Topple the Throne 嫡女下山后,靠玄学推翻皇位 Ancient Romance548k WordsCompleted [Mysticism × Case Solving × Real Political Intrigue × Sweet Romance × Mutual Healing] Original title: I Have a Soul-Binding Fan (You can read the comments for a character biography written by the author.) “Do you believe there are ghosts in this world?” When people die, they become ghosts. If they die with resentment in their hearts, they cannot pass on to the next life. Her arrival was like the only ray of light in the murky world of wandering souls. She is the legitimate daughter of the Great 392Reads8.4Score10614d adds
  50. 150 The Chief Investigator 第一提刑官 Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted “The rain kept falling, and spring slipped away unnoticed. Only when the skies cleared did we realize how deep into summer we were.” From coroner to judicial commissioner, Chu Zhaoyun has become an extraordinary woman in the Great Sheng capital of Bianjing! One day, Chu Zhaoyun had just shut her willowwood case and hadn’t even washed her hands when she spotted a man standing in the doorway. She immediately grew wary. “Lord Duan, does this case fall under the Imperial City Division? Is it a major 16.7kReads8.5Score2.3k14d adds

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