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- 1 Reborn: The Homicide Case Diary of Detective Chen Yan 重生刑警陈砚命案日记 Core Tags [Reborn crime investigation]+ [Mystery and deduction]+ [Period crime cases]+ [Serial murders]+ [Hardcore detective work] A bomb disposal attempt goes wrong, and detective Chen Yan is reborn twenty years in the past. From the start, he is interrogating an associate professor at a police and law university. Then he stumbles upon the body of a little girl in a reservoir. In his previous life, her death was ruled an accidental poisoning from eating toxic plants, and the case remained unso 3Reads—Score114d adds
- 2 I Traveled to Ancient Times to Make the Dead Speak 穿到古代让尸体说话 [Dual Male Leads + Transmigration + Forensic Medicine + Contrasting Personalities + Mystery] A cool, reserved prince who hides a passionate side, paired with a beautiful, easygoing man who's sharp when solving cases but clueless about romance. A modern forensic examiner transmigrates after a car accident... The moment Bai Chen opens his eyes, he discovers that he has become the abandoned legitimate son of a marquis's household, and is due to be executed tomorrow for plotting to murder a court of 378Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 3 Criminal Investigation: The Dawn of Evil 刑侦：罪恶的曙光 After graduating from the police academy, a brilliant young graduate enlists in the military. Upon returning, he joins the Public Security Bureau and becomes an expert in criminal investigation and special operations. Using his expertise, he brings justice to the law and the dead, clears the names of those who died unjustly, and ensures that the law, backed by the will of the state, is upheld. No System + Modern Criminal Investigation 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 I Really Don't Want to Work Cases with My Rival 并不想跟死对头一起办案 [Reserved top × sharp-tongued bottom, episodic ancient mystery and crime-solving, happy ending] One-line summary: Aren’t we sworn enemies? So how come I hear you’ve been secretly in love with me for ages? Cui Hezhang: Love means restraint, reaching out to touch, then pulling your hand back. Yuan Yufang: Enough of that nonsense. My arm’s gone numb from holding it out. Are you going to take my hand or not? The serious blurb: “Bones cry out in anguish, the truth is hard to find. We may yet part the 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 How Am I Supposed to Trust You? 我该怎么相信你 Chen Yu never trusted anyone. He had always preferred to rely on himself. Except for that policeman. Mo Chuan wanted Chen Yu to come back alive more than anyone else. Even Chen Yu himself hadn’t realized just how determined Mo Chuan was. 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Candlelight in the Night 黑夜里的烛光 An aspiring police officer fresh out of the police academy is assigned to a grassroots unit. A baffling murder case changes Shi Yi's life forever. The sun sets, and night falls. Beneath its cover, countless human desires slowly take root and bloom. One murder after another, corpse after corpse, evidence hidden in the smallest of details, and the helpless cries of victims' families: all of it drives this newly graduated officer to grow. If criminals' desires are the endless night, then the countl 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Hunting Criminals at Sea 缉海 Leaves fall, the wind blows, grass grows, yet no one returns. Splendor fades beside the tombstone. [Youthful romance × criminal investigation × two equally formidable leads. Enjoy at your own discretion.] The report of six bodies at an abandoned factory south of the city shattered the morning’s calm like a thunderclap. “The evidence collected at the scene has been sealed. Our initial assessment is that the murder weapon was a utility knife from the workshop, and the killer has a strong awareness 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Hidden Scars: The Ice-Cold Captain's Daily Meltdowns 暗痕：冰山队长破防日常 [Male-Male Leads + Crime Solving + Case-by-Case] Xie Chen had solved countless cases and had never lost control in front of anyone. Until one night, when he met a stranger with upturned eyes. The man spoke lazily, like a cat stretching, and smiled at him. “Captain Xie, you stepped on my foot.” Xie Chen thought it was just a chance encounter, something to brush off and forget. Then, at the morning briefing the next day, the newly transferred forensics examiner opened the office door, placed a 1.4kReads—Score23714d adds
- 9 Chronicles of Changqing: Spring Grass Grows Deep in the City 长庆纪事之城春草木深 [Two Male Leads + Younger Top, Strong Pairing + Mystery and Crime Solving + Love That Grows Over Time] In the autumn of the second year of Changqing, on the Double Ninth Festival, Xue Qi, Minister of Justice, is murdered in his own home. His death is bizarre: his head and feet are touching. The new emperor is furious and orders Li Xuan of the Court of Judicial Review to investigate the case thoroughly. Li Xuan travels to Luoyang to investigate and, together with the enthusiastic constable Lu Pin 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Attached Case Report: Daybreak 附件结案报告·破晓 Xin Jian's high profile at the procuratorate isn't because of his impossibly irritating mouth or his usual domineering manner, but because of his outlandish career history. A quick look at his record reveals one dazzling achievement after another. No one knows why he's taken an interest in Fu Zhi, the most inconspicuous person at the procuratorate. He claims they're alumni, though supposedly they never had any contact at all. In the office, Fu Zhi is always on his own. Dismemberment, serial murd —Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 11 The Strange Cases of Ningzhou 宁州诡事录 (Fictional setting, two male leads, mystery-solving) A hostage prince from the Nan Yuan Kingdom and the crown prince of the Ning Kingdom join forces to solve one baffling mystery after another... Xiao Yan has grown up among corpses, and has always known that ghosts are born from the human heart. Sometimes, the true gateway to the underworld lies within us. 7Reads—Score114d adds
- 12 I'm Not a Bandit, but You're Welcome to Come Catch Me 我不是山匪，但你可以来抓我 [Two male leads, equally matched, 1v1, mutual affection] [Scheming, gentle, emotionally steady beauty of a seme × upright, looks-loving, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted constable uke] Originally titled A Clear Distinction Is Worth a Thousand Gold, but I worried the name sounded too serious and no one would read it. An original historical setting with light mystery, solving puzzles, and a plot focused on growth. Ji Yi (also known as Jimo Yi) admires Xie Guannan's straightforward integrity and his 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Banquet of Huai Jin: The Snow-Clearing Arc 怀瑾之宴昭雪篇 [Xing Luozhao is the male lead's original name. He later changes it to Lu Zhao.] Xing Luozhao is the youngest son of the Prince of Runan. Summoned back by the emperor's personal decree, he has no choice but to leave Runan and his family. The man sent to fetch him claims they met when they were children and spent some time together, but Xing Luozhao has no memory of their childhood friendship. Song Shaoxing's inexplicable familiarity leaves him at a loss. He can't even remember the man, yet he's 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The Sword Records of Clearing Injustice 洗冤剑录 [Episodic + Mystery + Crime Solving + No Female Lead] A sword to clear the world's injustices. One man who can see through the boundary between life and death. Song Liuyun, a top modern-day forensic pathologist, opened his eyes to find himself an obscure wandering swordsman in the Zhao Dynasty. In his previous life, he analyzed bloodstains and toxins in the lab. In this one, he roams the martial world with a sword in hand. When a forensic pathologist's meticulous reasoning meets the bloody viole —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Hidden Corner 隐匿的角落 “...As the groom and bride placed rings on each other's fingers, the wedding hall's power switch clicked, plunging the entire venue into darkness. A moment later, the lights came back on, and someone's head fell to the floor...” The ghost story was only halfway through when the wedding hall lights suddenly flickered out for a moment, just as they had in the story. At the newlyweds' table, one of them was dead. Yang Ling, a storyteller, recounted a ghost story he'd written at his friend's wedding 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Private Detective’s Case Files 私家侦探缉凶录 This is a story about a righteous man who's deeply calculating and an arrogant, utterly unhinged person. The two join forces to solve cases as they test each other at every turn, searching for the truth behind a conspiracy. Qin Zhong: “I don't like being lied to. But if it's you, that's all right. From the very beginning, I've decided that I'll accept you completely, no matter what kind of person you are.” Shi Bai: “All right. Being with you is fun.” 31Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 17 The Killer's Notebook 追凶手抄 In the darkness, we struggle to feel our way toward what true justice is. When blood and poetry intertwine above Huaian, sending waves of mournful cries across the city, are you still wearing a mask as you stand before me? Schemes and calculations form a fine, tangled web. Trapped within it, where can we turn? The truth is like the sun hidden behind storm clouds that day, impossible to see clearly. But Qu Xiaoyang still believes that the darkest night is always the prelude to dawn. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 An Unconventional Profiler 非典型侧写师 [Audiobook now available. Give it a listen!] *Cold-faced team leader as the top × young profiler as the bottom Si Zhen: Catching criminals is his mission; solving cases and hunting down killers is his life! Yin Guihu: Observing humans is his side gig; teasing the team leader is his full-time job~ Two daily questions: Did Little Hu manage to flirt with Captain Si today? Did Captain Si "beat up" the delinquent boy today? The top saves the bottom. The story focuses on criminal psychology, with crim 70Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Forensic Examiner: Major Case Dispatch 法医： 重案速递 My name is Chen Dong. Because of my father, I inherited his legacy and became a forensic doctor. When he was alive, he often said, “With Buddha's Wrath Hand, punish the guilty; discern truth from lies, and know right from wrong.” I took his words to heart and used them as a reminder. In my career as a forensic doctor, I have encountered countless shocking murders. To uncover the truth about my father's death, I have no choice but to solve bizarre cases one after another and hunt down killers acr 126Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 20 Dreams That Solve Crimes 梦境追凶 After a failed experiment, psychological researcher Shen Ran gained a special ability. At crime scenes, he can sense the strange obsessions the killer left behind in their victims. By chance, he joins the police force as a psychological consultant, where he meets Lu Cheng, deputy captain of the criminal investigation squad. Lu Cheng has been labeled a straight man, and has always been hopeless at remembering women’s faces. Practicing each day by memorizing three women’s faces hasn’t helped at al 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Dr. Shao's Psychological Trap 邵医生的心理陷阱 [Bottom + 1v1 + Both Pure + Slow Burn] Lin Yu was handsome and well-mannered. Everyone thought he had a bright future ahead, with success in both his career and love life just around the corner. Then he suddenly broke up with his girlfriend and was assigned to a tiny department that most people probably wouldn't even remember existed. H.A.D. Harassment Assessment Department. While everyone else sighed over his prospects, Lin Yu alone stayed sunny and optimistic, and got on with his work. “Capta —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Mad Brutal: Keep Your Hands Off His Beauty 疯批暴徒：禁止觊觎他的美人 [Dual Male Leads + Supernatural Crime Investigation + Two Powerful Leads, Sweet Romance + Rekindled Love + Flirtatious Tension + One-on-One Romance + Happy Ending] (A vicious and dangerous man who absolutely dotes on and fiercely defends his beloved top X a beautiful, strong yet tragic, equally dangerous and alluring sickly beauty bottom) Everyone knows that Team Leader Qin of the Xia Bin Supernatural Control Bureau is not someone to mess with. He may smile at you on the surface, but deep down, 46Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 23 Back to 2002: I Rose to the Top of the Police Force with Criminal Investigation Skills 重回02：我凭刑侦技术问鼎警界 (The rating just came out and will rise later.) Jiang Yuan, the provincial department’s top trace-evidence expert, is reborn in 2002, when forensic technology is still underdeveloped. That year, surveillance networks have yet to become widespread, DNA testing is still a rarity, and fingerprints are matched by hand. Looking at the rudimentary crime-scene kit in his hands, Jiang Yuan, a trainee police officer, smiles. What is this, a technological wasteland? It’s clearly the golden age for a maste 565Reads7.5Score10714d adds
- 24 The Conservation of Crime 犯罪守恒 [Case-of-the-week crime solving] + [No romance in the main plot] + [Forensic doctor] + [Based on real cases] Why were skeletal remains unearthed at a construction site? Why was a female body in an advanced state of decomposition found beneath a long-shuttered elevated highway? Why were multiple decomposing corpses found in a long-abandoned septic tank behind a farmstay? Why was blood dripping through the ceiling into an old person’s bedroom in the middle of the night? Who killed several sex work 227Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 25 The Mire Zx 泥潭zx [Rekindled romance while solving cases + fictional setting + remorseful pursuit of the husband + two male leads + handsome top and beautiful bottom + younger man/older man + 1v1 + queenly bottom + both leads are strong + healing + both are emotionally faithful + falling for him without realizing it] When someone falls into the mire, some fight desperately to escape, while others give up struggling. When a ray of light shines into the mire they’re trapped in, will those who have given up fighting 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Demon-Expelling Temple 驱妖寺 A fated encounter brings two exceptional young men together, where they meet and come to understand each other. Will it make amends, or…? When midnight dreams return, who will be left heartbroken? Stay tuned. (A BO) 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 I Help Solve Cases in My Dreams 我在梦里帮忙破案 A story born from a wild idea Also known as: “I Woke Up and Found Out I Wasn’t Human” Mild [Supernatural] + [Fantasy] Ever since he started dreaming, Xia Nanke hasn’t been able to sleep well. Strangely, his dreams seem to have some connection to reality. After being spotted at a crime scene, he officially became a suspect. Xingchuan: Give me one reason to believe you’re not the murderer. Xia Nanke: ...If I say I dreamed about it, would you believe me? “After meeting you, it felt as if all the ha 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Listening to the Night of Sin 罪夜聆听 Feel free to read at your own pace, everyone. Since ancient times, no one has escaped death, and Anning City is anything but peaceful. A story about Yi Nan, a superstar who can see what others can’t, and Lu Chengguang, an elite police officer, joining forces to solve cases. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Code Red 一级警戒 (A friendly heads-up: the rating has only just appeared, so it's a little low. It'll gradually go up, so don't worry, the story's not the problem!!!) Two male leads, childhood friends, sweet romance with no angst! A talented, well-rounded, occasionally proud bottom X a capable, insanely strong, puppy-like top He Yanzhi and Gu Qingcheng grew up together, but two tigers can't share one mountain. They were always at each other's throats, competing over everything from school to work. As they kept c 9Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 30 The Deadly Hound 死间恶犬 On a stormy night, twelve-year-old Jiang Ying watched his father die right before his eyes. He would never forget the hatred in his father’s gaze as he took his own life. Jiang Ying knew his father had died because of him: he had caused the deaths of his father’s lover and his half-sister. He lived on, burdened by a bloody guilt, until fifteen years later, when the waters beneath the sea’s frozen surface began to churn. Drawn into layer upon layer of conspiracies and bloody crimes, he watched th 86Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 31 They All Want Him Dead 他们都想他死 In the eighteenth year of the Republic, on a stormy night in Jiangzhou, the richest man in the city, Mo Gui'nian, was found brutally murdered in his own study, stabbed thirteen times. Inside the sealed mansion, there were seven suspects: the four concubines each had their own schemes, the young master and young mistress hid murderous intentions, and both the steward and the captain of the guards had their own agendas. Everyone had a secret. Everyone wanted someone dead. The only perfect alibi co —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Please Don't Gaze Into the Abyss 请你不要凝视深渊 “This weak? Skinny arms and legs, with those shoulder-length curls, too. You could fit into any squad or department, but you definitely don't belong on my team!” That was Wen Tian's first impression of Lu Li. “Such a good fighter! How can someone with such skinny arms and legs be so strong? And that hair is gorgeous. You can't go to any other squad or department. You have to come work with me!” That was Wen Tian's final impression of Lu Li. When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at y —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Criminal Investigation Records 刑事侦缉实录 [Zhu Chen × Shen Yuan] A story about an elite psychology professor and a disgraced major crimes unit chief joining forces to solve cases. Some cases are based on real events. "A Chen, what exactly are you hiding?" "Whatever I'm doing, A Yuan, you have to believe that I'll never hurt you." Everyone is desperately searching for the truth. But when it's finally laid bare, who can accept it with composure? 22Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 34 As a Court Investigator, Is It Really So Strange to Flirt with an Opera Star? 身为少卿，撩个花旦很正常吧 251Reads8.9Score10114d adds
- 35 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
- 36 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
- 37 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
- 38 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
- 39 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
- 40 This Detective Isn’t Very Cold 这个刑警不太冷 Being a police officer is like standing between two worlds: light on one side and darkness on the other. A police officer's mission is to stop darkness from encroaching on the light. A cop who only knows how to enforce the law impartially and draw a clear line between right and wrong may be a good cop, but will never be an outstanding one. An outstanding cop must know when to compromise and when to step aside for a while. They must remain undaunted even in the face of setbacks, able to walk thro 146Reads8.0Score1214d adds
- 41 Tangchuan Police Station: Original Sin 塘川警局之原罪 At every moment, when people interact and clash, they commit evil and nurture darkness. You can’t stop people from committing crimes. Two years ago, after his girlfriend died by suicide, Su Liang resolved to help more people. Two years later, a case brought him together with Liao Chengshan. Liao Chengshan falls in love at first sight with the boy who has a story to tell, and is lucky enough to become his protector. He tries to understand the boy and find his way into his heart. “I couldn’t save 23Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 42 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
- 43 Casebook of the Strange 【诡案笔录】 A mysterious criminal organization calls its members judges, hiding in the dark corners of the city! Executioners carry out ancient punishments, trying to teach the world a lesson through bloody, brutal executions! What lies behind it all? Behind these strange and bizarre murders, is it the devil within, or a righteous revenge? All names in the cases are pseudonyms! Everyone is welcome to read and enjoy: Case Files of the Bizarre. 206Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 44 Find the Killer, Find the Killer 找呀找呀找凶手 [Mystery and Deduction]+ [No CP]+ [Anthology] A collection of short and medium-length mystery stories, with a focus on classic whodunits. Who can know for certain what the next moment of life will bring, or what fate has in store for you? The protagonist enters unsolved-case games firsthand, taking on various roles and drawing ever closer to death as they search for the truth about human nature hidden behind each case. 353Reads—Score10014d adds
- 45 From Surviving in the Shadows to Seeking the Truth in the Light 从灰色地带的谋生到阳光下的探寻 Introduction: >I make a living designing perfect alibis for criminals, until a murder takes place in the building across the street. >When the police storm my home, the surveillance footage shows “me” coming and going from the victim’s room repeatedly around the time of the murder. >I recognize the killer’s method as an exact copy of the plan I designed for a client, except the timing has been carefully altered. >During the investigation, a rookie policewoman suddenly points her gun at me. “The —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Sins in the Sun 2: Dangerous Liaisons 阳光下的罪迹2：危险关系 A strange necklace links several cases that seem to have nothing to do with one another. A mysterious criminal organization has been lurking for years. Who is the mastermind behind the crimes? 97Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 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
- 48 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
- 49 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
- 50 Haicheng Criminal Investigation Division 海城刑事犯罪调查科 [The second book, "Haicheng Criminal Investigation Unit II", is complete. Synopsis: [Crime investigation + two male leads + mystery solving + multiple personalities + multiple couples + power couple + undercover agent + ensemble cast] The west athletic field at Haicheng University has always been a paradise for sports enthusiasts. One day, the sight of a hideously disfigured corpse hanging above the podium shattered the usual 107Reads—Score—14d adds
