Novels like The Turn of a Hand
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Turn of a Hand, best match first.
- 1 Bounty Hunter 赏金猎手 Bounty hunting is a legal profession in that den of iniquity, the United States. Based in Chinatown and centered on Chinese Americans, this novel begins with a makeshift band of bounty hunters and opens up a mysterious, colorful, and magnificent world of professional hunters. For the law, for justice, or simply for the bounty. As long as the price is right, hunters fear nothing, even when facing master thieves and cold-blooded killers. You get what you pay for. A work by Xia Zhi. More than ten V 0Votes779.6kRecs148.4kFans
- 2 The Devil's Legend 魔鬼传奇 One-sentence introduction: A story about Eastern and Western superpowered individuals, as well as monsters and spirits. Two-sentence introduction: On Planet Humanity, a story about Eastern and Western superpowered individuals, as well as monsters and spirits. Three-sentence introduction: Ten-plus completed VIP works. Xia may be niche, but the quality is excellent. P.S. Some structures from Earth have been adapted for use on the planet in this book. The planet depicted here is named Planet, and i 0Votes513kRecs70.1kFans
- 3 A Thousand Songs 千宋 The story of an internationally renowned anti-fraud chief inspector with his own moral code, who transmigrates to the late Northern Song dynasty, where the court is full of treacherous officials and the emperor is incompetent. This is neither a tale of conquering the world nor one of iron-fisted rule. Xia says: Might alone cannot dictate everything; intelligence is the foundation of it all. Perhaps this book is all about 40% intelligence, 40% hard work, and 20% luck. P.S. Historical novels have 0Votes155.9kRecs63.9kFans
- 4 The Business Spy 商踪谍影 Business warfare and espionage are not like palace intrigue, which can entangle people for centuries. Their victories and defeats are decided in an instant. Low costs, prey everywhere, and generous returns: commercial spies hunt without restraint in every direction. There are also professionals who form escort teams to fight these predators. Although they are few in number and survival is difficult, they have always persevered. A smokeless war is about to erupt… 0Votes374.9kRecs74.3kFans
- 5 The Fog City Detective 雾都侦探 This book goes from heaven to earth, sees ghosts and toys with people, and includes counterterrorism, antidrug operations, criminal investigations, espionage, plotting, conspiracies, serial killers, sky-high heists, and more. The story is set in Europe. It involves no discrimination and has nothing to do with our country, so please don’t read anything into it. Also, the Xia-Ou continent may differ in a few minor details from the European continent as people generally understand it. Important: Do 3Votes741.3kRecs271.4kFans
- 6 Defying Fate 逆命 A contest, a battle of wits; courage, or outsmarting your opponent? How can good be distinguished from evil? What does it take to be a true king? Eternity on the Eternal Planet will forever be held in the hands of the strongest king! The Master of Deception will blow you away!! P.S. Readers unfamiliar with or new to LOL and Dota needn’t worry. This is a world of the Avengers and the X-Men. Readers who know LOL and Dota are welcome to discuss and critique it, too. And if you don’t play games, don 0Votes405.9kRecs63.4kFans
- 7 Level One Security 一级安保 Bai Ran, known as the Eagle of Asia, is framed by a mysterious person. Taking the alias Li Qi, he travels to Tinghai, China, and becomes an ordinary security guard in search of the truth. Without high-tech weapons or logistical support, is he still the Eagle of Asia? As China develops, international thieves, violent organizations, assassin groups, and others begin to eye the business opportunities it holds. Chinese security firms, strong on the outside but weak within, face unprecedented challen 3Votes265.6kRecs88kFans
- 8 Dominator of All Factions 众门支配者 Other people have the Sweeping Monk. I'm the Gatekeeper. In a world where the economy determines the number of monsters, this is the story of a diligent security guard who protects powerful and ancient beings. “Oh, sorry, boss! I didn't mean to take you in. Don't stick your face out like that! My hand slipped, really!” Ning Rusi said this to the dark side of a planet, covered in countless tentacles and eyeballs, and glowing with all manner of eerie light. 0Votes33.7kRecs32.3kFans
- 9 The Most Immortal Journey 最仙遊 Those who comprehend the Heavenly Dao do not necessarily understand the human heart. Wherever people gather, there is a jianghu, even in the celestial court. If everyone took no action and had no rivalries, desires, or hopes, every place would be as stagnant as dead water. Cultivating immortality is to defy heaven. The seven emotions and six desires are human nature. What is the point of becoming an immortal by forsaking emotion and desire? You’d be worse than a piece of rotten wood, which can s 2Votes222.4kRecs91kFans
- 10 Thief and Detective 贼警 Faced with criminal attacks and reprisals that were organized, international, and increasingly sophisticated, Serious Crimes Unit Seven teetered on the brink of disbandment. At a time of crisis, Zuo Luo was appointed leader of Unit Seven. He recruited Su Cheng through the Against All Odds Plan, and together they pooled their strengths to restore the unit to glory. But would Su Cheng, a criminal himself, truly help Zuo Luo? Meticulous schemes, wild ideas, strange and baffling cases, and crimes in 0Votes1.1MRecs171kFans
- 11 I'm a Lawyer in North America 我在北美当律师 After taking revenge for his great grudge, Gu Zheng unexpectedly finds himself reborn in a parallel world and given a new life. A legal aid lawyer who graduated from a second-tier law school is now a Harvard golden boy, reduced to working at a second-tier firm in Los Angeles. The only problem is that this glittering diploma didn't come with the memories to match. “Gu, I know you don't want to be someone else's assistant. No problem: you can go to court on your very first day!” “I...” “Here are f 0Votes34.1kRecs68Fans
- 12 Twin Sword 双剑 A xianxia game… memories of the past… During the rankings push, leave your votes, favorites, clicks, paws… all of them! One more thing: there are lots of flies and mosquitoes during the rankings push, but there’s no need to prepare any flyswatters! We’re people with status… What does it mean to have status? See Chapter 64… 0Votes182.9kRecs79.2kFans
- 13 Divine Stratagem 神策 Martial arts, battle spirits, and mindscapes: the victor rules. Wang Ce's second life begins when he transmigrates into a secret service agency. With battle spirits such as Li Bai, Yue Fei, Gai Nie, Li Shishi, and Qin Shi Huang, he will forge a myth of martial arts! The imperial court, sects, and noble clans vie for power. Wang Ce will lead the resurrected armies of the Tyrannical Qin, the Mighty Han, and the Flourishing Tang to recapture their peerless glory, sweeping all before them and fo 0Votes107.3kRecs45.5kFans
- 14 Super Grand Voyage 超级大航海 What is sailing? Traveling across the sea. What is the Great Voyage? Everyone traveling across the sea. What is the Super Great Voyage? Well… the title Great Voyage wasn't available. New and returning readers, welcome to visit once, twice, and more… As for the story, nine out of ten readers can probably guess one or two parts of it, so I won't ramble on with a synopsis. 0Votes144.8kRecs47.3kFans
- 15 You Must Be Like the Brave and Cross the Mountains 你当像勇者翻过群山 I hope to surpass Number 23 and become the greatest in history; I hope to break the curse and defend the throne; I hope to touch the trophy within my lifetime; I hope that hardship will end in sweetness and that I will never live beneath anyone else; I hope disaster stays away and injuries disperse; I hope to win an FMVP; I hope the Earth is flat... I Hope: how many people’s fantasies and regrets does it represent? Sometimes hope is unrealistic. Sometimes certain people carry the hopes of everyo 0Votes102kRecs78.9kFans
- 16 Design Genius 设计鬼才 After accidentally doing something reckless and offending her graduation-project supervisor, who was going through menopause, Su Qing realized that if she wanted to graduate, she had no choice but to rely on herself... No, that’s not right... She had to persevere and work hard... Don’t back down. Face them head-on! As the old saying goes: The cases in this book are not to be imitated. If you do, you’ll meet a terrible end!! 0Votes56.9kRecs58.7kFans
- 17 Goblin Notre-Dame 哥布林圣母院 The gods’ game. Chosen apostles. A battle to the death between transmigrators. Dig, who transmigrated into a goblin, gained the ability to grow stronger by insulting people. Dig: “Am I supposed to beat the other apostles and rule the world by swearing at them? What kind of ridiculous setup is this?” Bystander: “What are you yelling about?” Dig: “Get lost, dumbass.” [Strength +1] Dig: “...” Think this is a lighthearted story? No. This is a deadly serious story, hardcore to the extreme. Is he 0Votes18.9kRecs24.5kFans
- 18 The Hunting Network 猎网 In the hunter’s web, who is the hunter, and who is the prey? A private investigator returning from overseas lays his plans back home, starting with a wealthy man’s illegitimate daughter and working his way to the fantasy MMORPG Demon Hunter Legend. High-IQ scammers and thieves pursue him, seeking to break the web and unravel his schemes. A cat and a mouse are both friends and foes; inside and outside the web, truth and illusion blur together. All right, it’s not that scary. It’s just a story abo 6Votes163kRecs56.2kFans
- 19 Back to 1978 重回1978 At first, his name was Hu San. Later, people called him Third Brother. Then more and more people called him Boss Xie. In the end, everyone called him Mr. Xie. Among the countless titles people gave him were millionaire, farmer-entrepreneur, philanthropist, producer, and village chief. After thirty years of breaking through the waves, when Time magazine put him on its cover, it used a single word to encompass all his titles: Comrade. 0Votes130.2kRecs212.3kFans
- 20 EN The Legendary Life of a Certain American Comic Character 某美漫的传奇人生 New book: A Certain Marvel Super Player The Marvel universe sets sail anew! This time, it’s a story about Locke! Name: Locke. Profession: Player! The only player! 13Votes119.8kRecs393.3kFans
- 21 The Fearless True Lord 无畏真君 In an age of strife, when demons ran rampant, heroes rose with swords in hand. If the Myriad Worlds were a chessboard, the heroes would break free of the game. Where the heart leads, there is no fear! My previous completed work was “Heart Demon.” If you can’t get enough of my latest chapters, feel free to check it out. 0Votes162kRecs82.6kFans
- 22 The Corrupted Kingdom 腐蚀国度 A realistic zombie MMORPG! Scavenge for scraps, make tools, farm, and fight monsters as you search for the reason humanity failed to resist the zombie virus. Sixteen completed VIP novels, 23 million words. It began with online games, and now it returns to them. 2Votes489.1kRecs271.7kFans
- 23 Ace 王牌 Deception is not black magic, but a weapon. Used for good, it is righteous; used for evil, it is wicked. Private detectives are not police officers, but they pursue the truth all the same. When a little con artist becomes a private detective, everything changes, because there is no longer just one truth. What matters is not what the truth is, but what truth you need. This is the story of a little con artist growing and making his way in the city. P.S. While the book is new, recommendations, favo 0Votes437.7kRecs287.9kFans
- 24 My Name Is Buck 我叫巴克 My name is Buck Lee. Thanks to my hard work, there hasn't been a single murder in my precinct for five years. 0Votes45.7kRecs74.9kFans
- 25 In Tokyo, I'm a Law-Abiding Outlaw 人在东京，法内狂徒 In Japan in 1992, the economic bubble had just burst and public safety was beginning to deteriorate. Xu Tianze transmigrates into the body of a criminal police officer named Aoyama Hidenobu, only to discover upon opening his eyes that he is being bound hand and foot... At the beginning of the new century, an authoritative magazine claimed that although Japan had lost ten years starting in the 1990s, it had also gained a legendary figure like Aoyama Hidenobu. Some Japanese citizens responded: Bak 0Votes200.5kRecs584.6kFans
- 26 The Divine Hunting Plan 神灵狩猎计划 After the Second World War between demons and humans, which had lasted twenty years, the “people” of Earth enjoyed a brief period of peace. The world was divided between the human faction, led by the “Asian Republic,” and the demon faction, led by the “United States of America.” Under the shared deterrence of nuclear weapons, powerful cultivators, and mighty demons, peace lasted for forty years. But the clouds of war never lifted. Beneath them, powerful beings dwelling in the ruins of endless ti 0Votes84.3kRecs41kFans
- 27 The Stormy Song Dynasty 风雨大宋 A soul crossed a thousand years and arrived in the mid-Northern Song, during the reign of Emperor Renzong. He starts a business in a small county town to improve his family's circumstances, then passes the jinshi exam and becomes an official, taking one steady step after another. During the Song dynasty's most prosperous age, this soul from a later era fulfills his life's ambitions and rises to the highest ranks of government. 0Votes333kRecs78.6kFans
- 28 The Golden Age 流金时代 (Winner of the Fourth Real-Life Writing Contest, one of the finest works selected by hundreds of websites, a premium work with over ten thousand subscribers) This is the story of me, a highly accomplished master's graduate from Southeast University and an IT elite, and how my wife, a professional online fiction writer and perennial flop with only an elementary-school education, managed to bamboozle me into marrying her. It is also the story of how, amid fifteen years of upheaval in Chinese onli 0Votes85.2kRecs209.1kFans
- 29 Code Zero Nine 代码零九 This is a mysterious world of supernatural powers. Everyone here possesses a supernatural element. But when Han Feng arrives in this world, and the supernatural element of his soul merges with the supernatural element of his body… A mysterious power is born. 0Votes98.7kRecs378.9kFans
- 30 I Really Can’t Control Myself 我真的控制不住自己 Being able to transmigrate between planes is great, but this automatic combat feature is a bit of a pain. “Don’t come any closer! I really can’t control myself!” While shouting this, Linton smashed all kinds of mighty experts and set off on the road to the summit. 0Votes278.2kRecs260.1kFans
- 31 The Instant Noodle Tycoon 泡面首富 Jia Yapeng, a former game-company artist, was surprised to discover that he was actually a rich second-generation heir. His parents had left him an instant-noodle factory, a pair of twin younger sisters, and a group of workers who hadn’t been paid in six months. Determined to make his son a third-generation rich heir, Jia Yapeng decided to bring Little Raccoon instant noodles and the Water Margin hero cards, which wouldn’t launch until 1999, to the turbulent year of 1990 ahead of schedule. That 0Votes239.8kRecs218.7kFans
- 32 Reflections of the Starry Sky 星空倒影 In the firmament of history, those who are chosen become stars, illuminating an entire era and receiving the reverence of countless generations to come. We call them “heroes.” I am no hero. The most glorious moments of my life were merely spent at the heroes’ sides, watching them personally polish the night sky of history until it shone. Perhaps I can say that beneath that star-flecked firmament, I was something real yet insignificant... A reflection... (A New Works Alliance production) 0Votes102.9kRecs44Fans
- 33 Old Soldiers, New Cops 老兵新警 I never wanted to take off my military uniform upon retirement. I had never dared hope that I could become a police officer, yet I ended up wearing a police uniform. I resolved to put down roots at the border and guard the nation's gates, only to be transferred back to my hometown. Fate is truly wondrous. Come and witness Han Xin's extraordinary life, from olive green to navy blue! 2Votes405.7kRecs294.3kFans
- 34 Defend Nanshan Park 保卫南山公园 EVA! Gundam! Pacific Rim! Tell me loud and clear: what's a man's idea of romance! 25Votes130.4kRecs193.9kFans
- 35 My Dreamlike Years 我的梦幻年代 Shen Mengxi’s motto was, “I’ll just muddle along!” He never imagined that someone like him would become a big name in the entertainment industry. 0Votes357.9kRecs193kFans
- 36 I Lived for Thirty Years in Another World 我在异界活了三十年 My name is Deke Shi. I'm 32 years old, and I transmigrated here. I've been living in another world for thirty years. 0Votes77.6kRecs157.6kFans
- 37 Starting Out as the Best in Jinmen 从津门第一开始 A golden-inlaid saber at my waist, the road to the ends of the earth beneath my feet. Ferrying travelers across the myriad worlds, beginning in Tianjin. 0Votes66.8kRecs145kFans
- 38 EN The Puppet Master's Path to the Dao 偃者道途 (The author has several completed works totaling over ten million words, so feel free to add this to your collection and read at your leisure.) Li Chen transmigrates to another world, where everything he sees and hears is bizarre and fantastical, with a world all its own. The mainstream cultivators here are artificers of the Yanshi sect, skilled in all manner of crafts and in controlling mechanical puppets. Secret techniques for making automatons, ingenious wonders of craftsmanship, countless wa 0Votes126kRecs74.8kFans
- 39 Lord of All Creation 万象之主 There was something before Heaven and Earth, formless and utterly still. It can be the master of all things, yet does not wither with the changing seasons. This is the story of someone who lived through many lifetimes in an ordinary world before finally arriving in a world of immortals and martial heroes. In this life, he seeks immortality, asks about the Dao, transforms into all things, and at last becomes free and unrestrained, the master of all things. 1Votes226.1kRecs158.2kFans
- 40 Start by Taking a Swing 先砍一刀 On the seventh day of the seventh month, magpies came, forming a bridge; the fairy crossed over, descended to the mortal realm, and entered the lake. A warning was given to the foolish Cowherd: do not be curious, return home early, your mother is there, waiting anxiously. Before dark, the son returned home. Quickly, close the door, steam the mooncakes, worship the Moon God, and sleep in happiness. Darkness fell, but the son had not returned. The old mother grieved, her face covered in tears. Bla 0Votes71.1kRecs91.2kFans
- 41 Transmigrating into Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio 穿入聊斋 I transmigrate into a strange and fantastical Liaozhai world, where monsters run rampant, demons wreak havoc, and every kind of ghost and fiend emerges. With my heart unrestrained and my sword in hand, I shall shatter the mortal world; with righteousness surging through me, every stroke flows like divine inspiration! Zhuangzi dreams of butterflies, then suddenly looks back. The human path, the demon path, I walk my own path! %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% VIP Hardcore Fans Super Group: 2007 0Votes185.7kRecs249.8kFans
- 42 The Young Manager of the Crazy Lions 狂狮少帅 In the summer of 1994, Millwall's young squad, led by their young manager Aldridge, set out to rewrite a century-long history without a trophy. That deep blue, the mark of the ferocious Lions, was determined to sweep across Europe… 0Votes94.7kRecs71kFans
- 43 Ballad of Assassination 吟游刺杀录 This is a land of heroes, swords, and magic, home to a bard with grand ambitions. He is determined to write the most magnificent tales, spread love and peace throughout the world, and bring laughter to everyone. He hopes that whenever a great swordmaster or archmage opens their mouth, one of his jokes will come out. To that end, he set out to travel at the age of fifteen. After ten years on the road, he had crossed half the continent, only to fall deeper and deeper into poverty. In the end, he h 0Votes142.1kRecs100kFans
- 44 The Ming Dynasty's Young Student 大明小学生 In Nanjing, beside the Qinhuai River, a lowly young man stands at a crossroads in history. His impoverished life takes a turn when he meets a rich older woman. The common folk of the Ming Dynasty have no right to call themselves students, so they might as well start out as elementary school pupils. 1Votes634.9kRecs637kFans
- 45 The Sleepless Doctor 医者无眠 Geniuses have their own troubles. Wu Mian, who seems to suffer from hyperthymesia, reluctantly returns to his hometown to become the head of the medical department. The story begins in the summer he goes back home. 0Votes602.3kRecs179.2kFans
- 46 The Haunted Computer 诡电脑 A bizarre tablet erased Lu Yang's girlfriend, Yi Yi. No one but him can remember that Yi Yi ever existed. To get his girlfriend back, Lu Yang has no choice but to venture into the haunted zones again and again, risking death as he searches for the cruel truth behind it all. A familiar residential complex suddenly falls silent and empty. An urn appears inexplicably at a gas station. A mysterious, beautiful mountaintop village. A concert so terrifying it chills you to the bone... Where can he find 0Votes116.1kRecs245.1kFans
- 47 The Cross-World Curio Shop 跨界闲品店 This is an app for trading secondhand goods. Categories include [Alchemy Elixirs], [Summoning Contracts], [Secret Arts and Techniques], [Rare Treasures and Artifacts]... You can also use it to find a job, a partner, a place to live, or someone to fight... Finally, please be a conscientious shopkeeper and protect your own plane. 0Votes260.5kRecs140.5kFans
- 48 Cultivation: Three Thousand Great Transformations 修仙：三千大造化 Don't insult me by calling me a genius. I'm a monster! Have I been struck by a romantic tribulation? Is Heaven making me understand the true meaning of love? One beautiful woman after another comes my way, and they come in every kind: an elegant lady, a noble princess, and even a lowly beggar girl. I even have to cultivate techniques with a wicked woman. Sigh! There's also a thousand-year-old spirit fox, a stunning beauty over five hundred years old, practically my great-grandmother. It's an unb 0Votes7.2kRecs21.4kFans
- 49 Master of Daoist Arts 道术达人 The Dao reaches through to ghosts and gods, while boxing purifies the human heart. Only those who understand the strange spirits, ghosts, demons, and monsters can truly become human. 0Votes141.2kRecs83.8kFans
- 50 EN The Fate Hunter 猎命人 The court of gods and demons, its fortunes in ruins. The martial world seized the Ministry of War, the Demon Sect controlled the Ministry of Justice, heretics occupied the Ministry of Revenue, the Underworld took over the Ministry of Works, and the demon race usurped the provincial governments. The throne hall was packed with nobles in crimson and purple robes, demons, puppets, and monsters. The assembled officials were a den of fiends and specters. The fate diviner Li Qingxian forged a Fate Pal 2Votes531.6kRecs613.8kFans
