Novels like The Mystery: Chasing the Light
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- 101 A Survival Guide to the Blind-Box Life Under Seattle's Bridges 西雅图桥洞盲盒生存指南 Seattle, a steel jungle folded beneath the weight of capital. In hillside mansions, the plutocrats party through the night. Beneath the bridges, nameless bodies are tossed into the dark every day like industrial waste. Desperate for money, North American student Lu Di takes a low-level night-shift gig collecting bodies for the King County Medical Examiner's Office, just to stay alive. While everyone else avoids crime scenes, he sees them as untapped gold mines beyond the reach of the law. With 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 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
- 103 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
- 104 Major Crimes: Hunting Down the Killer 重案追凶【刑侦】 [Realistic Crime Investigation]+ [No Romance]+ [Case-of-the-Week Mysteries]+ [Ensemble Cast] No paranormal activity, no supernatural phenomena, just solving cases through physical evidence. There's a saying in forensic medicine: You don't have to know every bone, but you do have to know Lu Yangu. Forensic pathologist Lu Yan, nicknamed Lu Yangu, doesn't just perform autopsies. He solves crimes, too. [The Mystery of the Coffin] An accidental plunge into a river leads to the recovery of a pitch-bla 38.2kReads8.8Score4.8k14d adds
- 105 From Police Officer to Chief of Criminal Investigations 从警员到刑侦总队长 Over the course of 21 years, a police officer rises from rank-and-file constable to head of a provincial criminal investigation division. In the 45 years of his life, he takes on one major case after another, advancing from a constable to a member of the criminal investigation team. 66Reads—Score10914d adds
- 106 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
- 107 The Sealed Evidence 尘封之证 Every silent corpse is a life story violently brought to a close. We are the only ones who can read it. Forensic examiner Chen Mo and detective Lin Tao are partners with very different temperaments but perfect rapport. Day after day, they move between crime scenes and the autopsy table, searching for forgotten truths among cold physical evidence and inscrutable human hearts. The cases they face lie buried beneath layers of time and the fog of human nature. From the city’s poorest neighborhood 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 The Evidence Puzzle 罪证拼图 On the boundary between crime and justice, evidence is the only light. Chen Yuan, captain of the city’s criminal investigation squad, has spent ten years failing to solve his younger sister’s disappearance. The case has become an unhealed scar in both his career and his life. When an unidentified woman’s body disturbs the quiet of the city moat, a mysterious snowflake tattoo and a bloodstained old cotton shoe draw him and his teammates into a vast criminal network spanning schools, mining distri —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 The Chaser 追赶者 “Solving a case is like putting together a puzzle. The hardest and most crucial part is often finding the last one or two pieces.” [Standalone cases + criminal investigation + rigorous deduction + no romance] A massive meteor shower is on its way, and a group of enthusiasts gather at a campsite on the outskirts of the city to watch the stars. In the dead of night, a scream rings out. A man has been stabbed to death. The caller tells the police that they may have killed him. But his habit of usin 95Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 110 1993: Back on the Police Beat 1993重走警途 [Mind-Bending Mystery + Episodic Stories + Crime + Criminal Investigation + Twists + No Golden Finger] The rating has just come in, and it will rise later “I wanted to be a good person too, but the nights in that era were so dark that I had no choice but to be more ruthless than the criminals.” In 1993, Binjiang County had no surveillance cameras, no DNA technology, and no big data. It was a golden age for crime to flourish unchecked, and the darkest of times for criminal investigators, who co 3.1kReads7.5Score26214d adds
- 111 Mystery in a Small Town 小城谜案 A death case brings to light the past of educated youths sent to the countryside many years ago, a mystery surrounding someone’s identity, and an unsolved headless case... Piece by piece, the truth emerges. Facing pressure from powerful business magnates, Zhou Zhimo presses on and uncovers the truth... 5Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 112 Clear Skies and Bright Clouds 天朗云清 At the foot of Slaying Dragon Cliff, the blood-red flames of the fallen Black Phoenix consumed an entire village. The infant Yun Lang survived thanks to a drop of Nirvana essence blood, but the Burning Heart poison was branded into his soul. The unkempt Daoist Graybeard struck a pact with him through the carefree Daoist heart and used the innate spiritual treasure Azure Gourd Realm to keep him alive. Though Yun Lang bears the power of a demon king, his spiritual meridians are sealed. He forges a —Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 113 How I Became Prince Lanling, a Nobleman of the Northern Dynasties 关于我成为北朝贵公子兰陵王这事 The legendary investigator Gao Su transmigrated. In the darkness, he heard a faint voice sighing by his ear, plaintive and mournful, full of grievance and longing, its lingering echoes fading like a thread: “Gao Changgong... Gao Changgong... Mount up...” But suddenly, the voice grew stronger, more impassioned, and overwhelmingly powerful, drowning out everything else in the world! The crowd was cheering! What were they cheering about? Oh, they were chanting the same words over and over: “Prince 9Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 114 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
- 115 The Hidden Face 隐藏的脸 A mysterious woman. A series of terrifying nightmares. Years ago, the woman was murdered in a string of killings. Lu Hao has never met her, so why does she keep appearing in his dreams? Is this the work of the supernatural, or a memory he deliberately buried? What exactly connects Lu Hao, this mysterious woman, and the unending murders? Could one person be behind the series of killings spanning so many years? Can the truth hidden behind this bloody haze finally be revealed? 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 Team Leader Gu's Eyes Wander, While Master Jiu's Tea Aroma Fills the Air 古队眼神飘，九爷茶香往外溢 [Two Men + Crime Investigation + Undercover Agent + Two Strong Leads] Gu Yanxiu’s life motto: If someone is good-looking, get close and take a couple more looks. After returning from an undercover mission, all he wants is to solve cases as a brilliant detective and lead the criminal investigation team. Leng Xiao’s life motto: Only act coy in front of Captain Gu. He is the feared, cold-faced King of Hell, Ninth Master, and head of the Storm Base. 164Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 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
- 118 Bitter Winter: Hunting the Killer 凛冬：缉凶 Two years ago, the Nan City Public Security Bureau crushed a human-trafficking ring in a lightning-fast operation, but the ringleader somehow escaped. Two years later, another fugitive from the ring surfaces. The police decide to follow the trail and vow to bring the entire gang to justice. Families torn apart, an unrelenting search for missing loved ones, relatives passing each other by. They give everything they have to reunite families and bring criminals to justice. A modern urban crime inve 655Reads8.9Score10914d adds
- 119 The Mirror Image Double 镜像替身 253Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 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
- 121 Expired Antidote [Criminal Investigation] 过期解毒剂【刑侦】 “Upright Captain” Pei Chen × “Unhinged Expert” Yin Che + Two Male Leads + Criminal Investigation + A Mix of Sweetness and Angst + Twists Criminal investigation captain vs. morally complex anti-drug officer “You’re my suspect, and also my only salvation.” “You’re not a twist of dough. Why are you so wound up?” Theme: Hold on to hope, even in the darkness. Synopsis: Criminal investigation captain Pei Chen takes on a new case. A colorful glass marble is always left beside the victim, just like in t 53Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 122 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
- 123 Murder by Scent 嗅杀 The Scent of Murder: A gentle doctor is actually a serial killer, and only she can smell death. When a perfumer neighbor joins forces with a homicide detective, a deadly game of tracking by scent begins. 4Reads—Score114d adds
- 124 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
- 125 Crime Scenes: The Cases That Shook the Nation 罪案现场，那些轰动全国的大案 This book is adapted from several real, high-profile criminal cases that once made headlines across the country. Baffling murders, shocking robberies, investigations into cold cases, manhunts spanning multiple provinces... Every case once stunned the nation; every crime concealed a truth unknown to the public. Told from a documentary perspective, this book reconstructs the crime scenes, investigative details, criminals' minds, and the full process of bringing them to justice. These stories are 77.6kReads8.8Score5.3k14d adds
- 126 Criminal Investigation: I Can See Numbers Above the Victims' Heads 刑侦：我能看见受害者头上的数字 [No CP] [No Romantic Tension] [Episodic Case-Solving] [Period Crime Investigation] [Ensemble Cast] In 1998, forensic medicine intern Yan Xu joins the Nancheng Branch of the Pingzhou Public Security Bureau. At his very first crime scene, he sees a number above an unidentified victim's head, one that only he can see. At first, he thinks it's just a hallucination, until more victims marked with numbers start appearing one after another... 4.5kReads7.4Score53014d adds
- 127 The Dead Speak: Cases from Harbor City 尸语追凶：港城谜案录 In a prosperous harbor city where neon lights blot out the sky, crime never sleeps in the shadows. A red-clad corpse found floating in Victoria Harbour shocks the entire city and sets off a string of murders. It also forces three people who can barely stand one another to form an unlikely crime-solving trio. He is Lu Chen, a senior inspector in the Major Crimes Unit: domineering and hot-tempered, he trusts experience and speed. Beneath his machismo, he is protective and soft-hearted, but he can 407Reads—Score11114d adds
- 128 The Sin Factory 饲罪工厂 A fairy-tale murder case rocks Ning City! A golden ribbon is wound around the victim’s neck, a blood-painted copy of The Emperor’s New Clothes rests on their knees, and the ink on a card marked with a strange symbol is still wet. The killer is caught at the scene, yet vehemently denies any connection to the crime scene, which looks like something out of a dark fairy-tale book! As Detective Du Ran leads his team in a deep investigation, every clue sends a chill down their spines: a red-clad chi 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 A Forensics Prodigy: Jiangcheng Police Stories 刑侦天才之江城警事 My name is Chen Ning. I graduated from the Criminal Investigation College of the Huaguo Police University, then joined a police station in the city. I encountered many difficult cases in the course of my daily work, but my policewoman senior and I cracked them one by one. Later, I joined the city police squad. This is a suspenseful, mind-bending novel with a tense plot and professional forensic knowledge, along with a love story woven throughout. All in all, I personally think it's well worth re 298Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 Criminal Investigation Partners: Special Case Unit 6 重案六组之刑侦之侣 They are criminal investigators, comrades-in-arms, each other's sharpest blade and strongest shield. Through the daily trials of life and death, and their quiet, unspoken understanding, a bond deeper than partnership slowly takes root. When reason clashes with emotion and duty intertwines with private desire, they choose to defend justice together and become each other's one and only home. 101Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 A Case Emerges as the Fog Rolls In 案起雾涌 [Powerhouse crime-investigation duo + solving criminal cases + undercover twists] [Refined scoundrel, a noble merman king who dances on the edge of death every day (Shen Si) x a brash, swaggering detective who puts on airs anywhere and everywhere (Xie Cheng)] The sea is shrouded in clouds and mist, while evil currents flow beneath the surface. Merman King Shen Si follows a fugitive merman to land, assumes the identity of an undercover police officer who died in the line of duty, and accidentally 47Reads6.8Score—14d 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 Murder Scene: Staring into the Abyss 命案现场：凝视深渊 [Criminal Investigation Documentary] [Case-of-the-Week] [Ensemble Cast] [No Romance] The story is made up of numerous independent criminal cases. Each case spans five or six chapters, unfolding at a brisk pace in a case-of-the-week format with an ensemble cast and a documentary-style approach. The collection features all kinds of criminal cases, including murders, dismemberments, bizarre incidents, and family massacres... Cases are solved through a combination of crime-scene investigation, foren 3.6kReads—Score30914d adds
- 135 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
- 136 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
- 137 The Missing Detective 消失的刑警 [Criminal investigation + solving cases + strong partners + mind-bending + suspense] The “dead” return, all for one deadly truth. While everyone is attending Zhong Yue’s memorial, he opens his eyes in a small hospital room. The criminal investigation squad captain Zhong Yue has “died.” He is now Zhao Yanqin, Zhong Yue’s cousin. Zhao Yanqin is a police officer too, so the supposedly “dead” Zhong Yue naturally returns to the force. With danger all around and lies everywhere, can he escape the trap 8Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 138 Pufferfish 河豚 [No brainless plot] + [No protagonist plot armor] + [No ghosts] + [Three male leads] A tightly paced, plot-driven crime-solving story. It all begins with a bizarre murder in the small town of Menghai... A dead man checking into a hotel, an unknown toxin, a mole in the police force, execution-style killings, a secret buried for years... In this case, criminal investigation captain Si Jiannan, case consultant Cheng Tian, and rookie officer Duan Luo untangle the clues and find redemption... Love ha 14Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 139 The Truth Buried by Time 被岁月掩埋的真相 The Truth Buried by Time 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 The Cold Case Club 悬案俱乐部 A pure mystery and crime-solving novel On the Edge of Truth: Huangfu Cheng's Mystery Cases... Huangfu Cheng is both a detective consultant and the moderator, under the name “Withered Leaf,” of the popular video account “Unsolved Case Club.” He has attracted a large following by sharing analyses of unsolved cases and criminal psychology, while also using the power of the internet to gather case leads. But his life is thrown into turmoil when his older brother disappears. He suspects his brothe 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 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
- 142 Crime Scene Puzzle: The Unseen Truth 罪案拼图：看不见的真相 In the modern city, the streets are bustling and the lights are bright, and people hurry along their own paths through life. Yet in the city’s shadowy corners, evil quietly takes root like a ghost concealed by night. Countless secrets hidden from view and thrilling crimes intertwine into an invisible web, waiting to be unraveled. 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 The Forensic Pathologist's Return 法医归途 (Mostly adapted from real cases. Each case stands alone. No dragging things out, no formulaic plots, no System, no mindless characters, and not a power fantasy. Readers who may be bothered by this, please proceed with caution.) My name is Tang Bei, and I’m a forensic pathologist. Every case is etched in my memory. The Dissolved Body in the Unfinished Building... The Poisoning for Revenge... The Murderous Love Affair and Dismemberment... I don’t know how much longer these stories will continue. B 1.5kReads—Score16814d adds
- 144 Into the Abyss 探入深渊 A clueless, comedy-loving detective, a cool and aloof genius, and a series of standalone cases Why did the hotel’s beautiful cleaning lady vanish without a trace, with neither her body nor any sign of her to be found? Why was there a fresh male corpse lying in a coffin in an ancient tomb? Why did a survivor of a fire end up in the morgue after all? Why were four human heads found at the bottom of a water reservoir? … 162Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 145 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
- 146 The Criminal Psychologist 罪案心理师 Genius profiler vs. tough homicide squad captain A hand inside a wall, a charred corpse in a cave, human limb fragments in a pigsty... Antisocial personalities... High-IQ crimes... Serial murders... Homicide squad captain Song Qingshan and genius profiler Chu Yanran take you to crime scenes, where they peel back layer after layer of mystery, explore the darkness of human nature, and catch the real culprits! Suspense + deduction + bizarre and unsolved cases + high-IQ crimes + serial murders + psy 3.7kReads6.9Score36014d adds
- 147 This Detective Is a Force to Be Reckoned With: Taking on Thugs and Cracking Bizarre Cases 这个刑警有点猛，硬刚凶徒破奇案 Buried alive from the start! Qin Mo: You think I don't have a temper? As someone who transmigrated, my mind is filled with the knowledge and wisdom of my past life. That's what gives me the confidence to cut through every obstacle. System: Host, you're underestimating yourself! Congratulations, you have obtained the skills: World-Shaking Tyrant's Body, Supernatural Sense of Smell, Precise Marksmanship, All-Around Combat, Eyes-Closed Street Racing… Qin Mo: Holy crap, is it this intense r 81Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 Phantom in the Night Rain 夜雨魅影 A charming little city in the south. A sudden shower of rain. Hidden in the rain-soaked city are secrets no one knows. A lonely soul is often jolted awake by bloody, terrifying nightmares. Now, he is waiting for someone. A shocking murder case has continued for years. When the truth finally comes to light, no one can believe that the killer had been plotting for a full twenty years… 25Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 149 My Husband Is a Homicide Detective, Yet I Tell Fortunes for Murderers 老公是刑警，我却给杀人犯算命 Domestic violence, workplace bullying, animal abuse, school violence… When we suffer through such hardships, should we find a way to overcome them, or take revenge on those who put us through them? In B City in 2023, criminal investigation captain Lu Huai and tarot reader Wan Qingqing become caught in a spell of cases. Each case is shrouded in mystery and rife with pain and hostility, and each corresponds to a tarot card. The Hanged Man, the Four of Swords, Strength, the Tower: are they really j 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 Reconstructing the Crime Scene: I Can See the Erased Traces 重构现场：我能看见被擦掉的痕迹 [Criminal investigations + trace evidence deduction + cold case pursuit + episodic cases + master-apprentice legacy] Seven years after leaving frontline work, trace examiner Lu Chuan is called back to the scene by a suspicious case on a rainy night. Everyone thinks it is just an ordinary accident. But Lu Chuan crouches down, takes one look at the gray marks on the soles of the shoes, and realizes something is wrong. The trail of mud on the ground is broken, the scuff marks by the window are 115Reads—Score—14d adds
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