Novels like The Strange Detective Agency
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Strange Detective Agency, best match first.
- 1 Monster Clinic 怪物诊所 At midnight, dark clouds covered the moon. All the shops along the street had closed, and every light in the apartment buildings was out. Only the dim yellow streetlights remained, casting the narrow road in a strange pattern of light and shadow. Zzzzt... Zzzzt... After a burst of static, a sign reading “Sacred Relic Clinic” lit up in the darkness. Zzzzt. Only one character remained on the sign, its red light flashing unsteadily like an alarm: “Beware.” Zzzzt. The character for “heart” struggled 0Votes32.1kRecs26kFans
- 2 Reborn as the Viking Pirate King 重生维京海盗王 History + Fantasy Reborn as a Viking pirate lord, he finds a world with potion sequences of the Old Gods, faith sequences of the New Gods, ancient gods who have survived from antiquity to the present day, and powerful Eastern sword cultivators who refine their qi. The nations of the Western Continent struggle to survive beneath the gods’ oppressive might. Borrowing power from the gods is the main way to increase one’s combat strength. Meanwhile, in the mysterious East, powerful sword cultivators 0Votes5.7kRecs28.7kFans
- 3 Witch, Tone It Down 魔女收收味 Witches are special women chosen by the gods of the abyss after enduring the most extreme torment. The greater their suffering, the more terrifying the supernatural power they can draw upon. But their personalities also tend to become increasingly twisted, vicious, and cruel, making them ticking time bombs lurking within modern society and human civilization. To protect humanity, these witches must be eliminated. “But what if we can’t beat a witch?” “Retreat for now, then ask headquarters for b 0Votes20kRecs101.4kFans
- 4 In Search of the Avici Hell 寻找无间地狱 In theory, this new book should be called Finding the Source of the Curse 2. You may not see how the two books are connected at first, but before long, you'll realize this is the second installment of Inferno. Here: Thank you for enjoying Finding the Source of Inferno. I hope you'll enjoy Finding the Source of the Curse too. Thank you!!! 4Votes26.4kRecs896.5kFans
- 5 In the Vast Darkness 在广袤的黑暗中 Beyond the door lay a bottomless abyss. The evil gods are watching, but I still want to live a peaceful life. Please enjoy the world-famous painting: “Vita Fighting an Evil God” Where’s the evil god? If people can see it, can you really call it an evil god? Where’s Vita? Getting help. You didn’t really think one person could tear an evil god apart with their bare hands, did you? 0Votes15.3kRecs43.5kFans
- 6 The Eve of Ascension 升格前夜 The year is 2042. Ammonia City, a wondrous metropolis brimming with desire and prosperity. Led by Shenwei Technologies, the revolution in cognitive networks and avatar bodies is reshaping every aspect of human life and ushering the world into an unprecedented new era. Yet behind all this glory, dissociative illness is quietly spreading in the shadows, poised to strike. Avatar assassins, ascension technology, the Shepherd Project, the Immortality Program... Are they blessings, or traps? This city 0Votes31.3kRecs73kFans
- 7 The Dead Come Knocking 逝者敲门 My name is Qi Yi, and I'm a forensic pathologist. The fresh corpse I performed an autopsy on this afternoon seems to be knocking on my door. I'm freaking out. What do I do? Waiting for an answer online. 0Votes25.6kRecs33.5kFans
- 8 I Herd Gods in Another World 我在异界放牧神灵 “A train circling the world, a steel-forged alien god, mutants kneeling in worship beside the tracks, the shadow of a giant in the clouds, black birds covered in eyes and tumors…” Qin Muyun carefully described everything he had seen in his dreams to the doctor, then moved into a psychiatric hospital with complete satisfaction. Until… He crushed a god to death in his dream, and woke to find his hands covered in divine blood! It turned out this was not an illusion. My new book, The Em 0Votes17.8kRecs97.7kFans
- 9 The Old Witcher's Retirement 老猎魔人的退休生活 Year 1832 of the New Era. Monsters have almost vanished, and the age of the witchers has come to an end. Witcher Herven had planned to retire early, but instead he found himself beset by the oldest evils, madness, and hellish hymns; the most elusive dreams of bygone days and seductive melodies echoing across the stars. Ancient gods, secret societies, amorphous species from the far side of the galaxy, phantoms caught between moments in time, and the drifting things of the world behind the scenes. 0Votes36.4kRecs66kFans
- 10 Mystery Revival: Seizing the Haunted Painting 神秘复苏：夺取诡画 Two families join in marriage, and together they seal their vows. A blessed union, forever matched in name and nature. Today, peach blossoms glow bright, promising a happy home; in years to come, may descendants flourish, their family prosperous and thriving. With this pledge of lifelong devotion, we write upon fine paper and record our red-leaf vow in the register of paired mandarin ducks. Let this stand as witness. My name is Lin Qian. When you read this, I’ll be getting married to my bride.. 0Votes45.2kRecs197.2kFans
- 11 I Love the Bizarre Most of All 我最喜欢诡异了 He transmigrated to another world, only to arrive just as supernatural forces were resurging. Ghosts and monsters roam at night, while even deeper in, evil gods and demonic spirits lie in wait. According to local rumors, a yin person asking for directions, a wild dog howling at a grave, a dead person cooking... If you encounter even one of these... Luckily, He Wenzhi awakened his golden finger. Do 50 push-ups: Strength +1. Run one thousand meters: Constitution +1. Watch something that gets your 0Votes27.6kRecs279.3kFans
- 12 The Warden Who Guards the Witches 看守魔女们的典狱长 What’s it like to be a prison warden in another world? Thieves, pirates, assassins, master con artists, terrorists… Werewolves, vampires, witches, necromancers, succubi… This is the Rose Iron Prison, home to the most dangerous witches in the world. “I’m going to turn this place into the best model prison in the world!” So declared a prison guard who had transmigrated to another world. “Warden, someone’s escaped again!” “Bring them back and lock them in solitary.” Another peaceful day at the Rose 4Votes60.9kRecs327.3kFans
- 13 I Want to Kill a God Before I Die 临死前想杀个神 This world is a little strange. You’d never know whether the teammate you’re gaming with is the Spider Queen, famed as the keyboard warrior’s nightmare, or a centuries-old zombie with a terrible temper and no gaming skills. You’d never know whether the online friend sending you selfies is a happy-go-lucky slacker or a terrifying nightmare maker. The model for an anime character might be scavenging for food in the wilderness, and the friend traveling with you might actually be the angel who’s on 0Votes34.2kRecs204.4kFans
- 14 The Abyssal Syndrome 潜渊症候群 Those events were utterly deranged. Twisted dark forces and raving lunatics turned the world into a living hell. Anyone who contracted Abyssal Syndrome had only one fate: to join this endless, ruinous revel. This book is set in a parallel-world America. All social and cultural elements are presented through the dialectical interplay of opposing sides, with no single negative slant, and have nothing to do with any topic concerning our country. Please do not read too much into things or let your 3Votes36.2kRecs153.6kFans
- 15 The Daily Life of a Cyber Magician 赛博魔术师的日常 (This is absolutely not a modern-day supernatural story disguised as a tale about magic. The magic performances are rigorous and objective!) The Magician’s Code: 1. Believe in science, absolutely. 2. Never use magic in front of Muggles. 3. Never break character as a magician. Remember: if anyone asks, say it’s an illusion. Magic is always fake, fake, fake! One day, Jiang Shu discovers that performing magic grants him the corresponding supernatural abilities. So onstage, he believes in science; 0Votes25.2kRecs123.7kFans
- 16 A Blessing for the Beautiful Stars 为美好群星献上祝福 The stars blaze across the sky. Among four hundred billion star systems, six million civilizations raise their warhammers and surge into deep space. The timing is just too perfect. It makes you wonder if the Milky Way is merely a chessboard casually laid out by demons in the void. So no matter how grand your ideals may be, they seem small. And maybe I just want to indulge my terrible tastes a little. 0Votes25.3kRecs100.2kFans
- 17 A Survival Guide to the Cultivation World 修仙界生存手札 [I'm back and getting back into the swing of things! Updates are irregular.] Rather than die alongside the truth, I would rather live for a lie. You say my “time is almost up,” but fate has chosen this path of defying everything for me. No matter what, keep going, keep going. Follow the course fate has laid out. Even if survival is so difficult. ◆ P.S.: 1. This is not a conventional cultivation novel. There is no male lead, and it's something of an ensemble story: “Everyone is the protagonist of 0Votes166kRecs3.7kFans
- 18 Awakened from a Nightmare 魇醒 Supernatural power always comes at a price! After transmigrating, Shen Mi awakens the ability to read minds, but the price is... having to say out loud whatever thoughts he reads. This is the story of a group of struggling authors, each of whom has come to live like a character from their own books. 0Votes47.6kRecs145.7kFans
- 19 EN The Musician of Yesteryear 旧日音乐家 Soot fills the sky, and steam engines roar without pause. The world runs as usual, prosperity within reach. Yet everyone is ignorant. Only a rare few pierce the fog of history, study forbidden knowledge, unravel hidden inspiration, and wield the unseen. They are known as the “Knowing.” The chaos and truth beneath the world’s filthy surface slowly come into view, beginning with a mysterious incident at a concert: “Hidden Knowledge, Shifting Currents, Phases, Ritual Vessels, Lord of Witnesses”: th 10Votes114.4kRecs229.4kFans
- 20 Notes on Paranormal Investigations 超自然事件调查笔记 Volumes 1–7, The Mountain God, The Haunted House, The Prophecy, A Streak of Bad Luck, The Demon Eye, Fate, and The Heavenly Book, are complete. Feel free to dive in, and enjoy! The vast universe conceals endless secrets. People call events that current science cannot yet explain, but that truly happen on Earth and affect human society, supernatural events. The Planetary Security Bureau’s Thirteenth Division is responsible for investigating and handling every supernatural event in the world. The 0Votes55.2kRecs103.9kFans
- 21 This World Is Far Too Dangerous 这个世界过于危险 The comic adaptation of This World Is Too Dangerous is now available. Head over to Tencent Comics to read it! The audiobook of This World Is Too Dangerous is now available. Head over to Ximalaya to show your support! Thanks! After the elders sent him off with sinister grins to another world called "Earth," Gu Yun discovered that peace and stability were just a facade. Evil spirits ran rampant and monsters lurked everywhere. When one twisted evil spirit after another appeared before him, Gu Yun f 0Votes91.1kRecs197.9kFans
- 22 EN Why Is It Endless? 为什么它永无止境 Winner of the 36th Galaxy Award for Best Original Book If becoming a “tool” is a cruel fate that cannot be resisted, then perhaps more cruel still is retaining one’s “human” nature along the way. The real world is destined to be flawed, but some refuse to be assimilated into its broken parts. They will use reason, emotion, and every form of purposeful labor to fight this fate. In World Year 4632, a middle-aged man who had been imprisoned in a foreign land for many years returned to his ho 25Votes309.9kRecs114.8kFans
- 23 The Unlucky Black Cat 不幸的黑猫 Jiang Sheng turns into a cat who can see spirits and bring people bad luck. Note: The protagonist will not join any official organization. The story mainly follows an urban legend trajectory. 0Votes158.4kRecs69.9kFans
- 24 Super God Academy: I Am Heavenly Palace King Hua Ye 超神之我是天宫王华烨 This is a Super God fan fiction with a novel perspective, telling the story of the protagonist transmigrating as Angel Hua Ye, becoming Hua Ye, and surpassing Hua Ye. Unfortunately, my title and synopsis remain unpopular. Those who truly enjoy Super God may give it a try. This is a logical power fantasy with a lighthearted tone and no unpleasant pitfalls. Fans of Hua Ye may give it a try, but even those who dislike Hua Ye will not find the protagonist of this book irritating. I have that much co 0Votes42.2kRecs148.6kFans
- 25 I Can See the World's Attributes 我能看到世界属性 The shadow of the old world, the tide of a new age. Light and darkness, chaos and dawn... alternate in a world of machinery and witchcraft! But what does that have to do with me, a transmigrator?!! Xiao En just feels as if the whole world is laid out before him like a game, clear as day. Every stat, every timer, every... uh... affection rating. This is a story about a noble's struggle, a story about someone with player stats among NPCs. [Cthulhu and punk style] New book: 0Votes34.6kRecs77.2kFans
- 26 A Handbook for Aspiring Detectives 名侦探修炼手册 New book: "Studying Medicine Can't Save the Great Qin". Go read it now! Remember this: never dig into mysteries that have yet to be solved. You can never know how much people in the past paid to keep them hidden. Beneath the deceptive calm, most truths are cruel... All right, let me put it more plainly. If one day you see a book lying on the ground on your way home from work, keep your curiosity in check and don't touch it. …Sadly, Zhou Yan didn't realize this at first. So he picked up the 1Votes76.2kRecs511.2kFans
- 27 The Liaozhai Sword Immortal 聊斋剑仙 In the twenty-ninth year of Yong'an, in the land of Shenzhou, the Great Qian Dynasty had stood for more than five hundred years. The aging emperor, desperate to cling to life, summoned extraordinary talents from across the realm to the capital and established the Bureau of Unusual Scholars, where they refined elixirs and sought the path to immortality. The emperor grew increasingly obsessed and withdrew from governing. Meanwhile, the crown princes of the Eastern and Western Palaces fought fierce 0Votes138.5kRecs301kFans
- 28 The Gate of Reflections 倒影之门 Something is quietly awakening... From beyond the endless void, it watches you... 0Votes57kRecs32.5kFans
- 29 Manor Revolution 庄园革命 The Bismarck family is famous for its skill in farming and cultivation. Matthew Bismarck, the will of the Harvest God, master of all growing things, guardian of the wheat fields, zombie partner, lord of magical paintings, and founder of the Hunger Club, racks his brains to protect his farm... (A cheerful farming story set in a dark, eerie world~) 0Votes36.7kRecs107.7kFans
- 30 Conquering the World 登顶全球 (A top-tier masterpiece, updated with over ten thousand words a day. Come give it a try!) Twenty years ago, Earth fully entered the [Era of Transcendence]! Power, wealth, status, influence, fame... With transcendent might in hand, you could seize every good thing in the world! As long as Lin Zhengliu defeats an enemy using the very methods they excel at, he can copy one [Transcendent Ability] from them. He slays the Blade King with a blade and cuts down the Sword Emperor with a sword. He burns t 0Votes33.3kRecs217.4kFans
- 31 The Song of Rainbow Robes and Iron Armor 霓裳铁衣曲 In the fifth year of Xianqing under Emperor Gaozong of Tang (660 AD), Su Dingfang, commander-in-chief of the Tang army on the Shenqiu route, led his troops across the sea to destroy Baekje and capture King Uija. He established the Tang Protectorate of Ungjin on Baekje’s former territory, putting Goguryeo under pressure from north and south. The campaigns against Liaodong, which had dragged on intermi 0Votes125kRecs119kFans
- 32 Beyond the Burning Embers 燃烬之余 The world has become a wasteland, and the brilliance of civilization has faded away. Humanity has not been wiped out, and the sun's afterglow still illuminates the world. A surviving scavenger walks through the wilderness of a fallen world, dreaming of the distant future. He carries hope in his heart, longing to find a place to settle before that hope runs dry, to carve out a future with his own hands, and to build an immortal monument upon the ashes of the apocalypse. Novel discussion group QQ: 0Votes748.6kRecs58.4kFans
- 33 Academic Gathering with Lich Colleagues 和巫妖同僚的学术聚会 In an age when knowledge is forbidden, the physician Lyle must be cautious even in his academic research. Then an invitation from Andrei Academy appears before him. Andrei Academy in Cassandale? Lyle takes a closer look at the tombstone in front of him. Hiss, scholars sure know how to pick a place. 0Votes64.5kRecs161.4kFans
- 34 Alien Ruin Hunter 异星遗迹猎人 For some unknown reason, the Sun’s decay suddenly accelerated... To survive, humanity had no choice but to abandon the home they had lived in for millions of years. The survivors drifted through space aboard the Ark for nine hundred years before finally finding a place to settle: Alpha. But the planet was covered in ruins left behind by the previous civilization. The Alpha civilization had left countless resources and technologies in those ruins. The pursuit of these treasures gave rise to a new 0Votes116.2kRecs147.2kFans
- 35 The First-Rank Female Coroner 一品女仵作 Forensic pathologist Chi Shi transmigrates and becomes the Ninth Young Lady of a family of coroners. Chi Shi is quite pleased. Whatever life this is, all she wants is to focus on her career. Prince Zhou Xian: I’m rich and handsome. Why don’t you look at me? Female coroner Chi Shi: I listen only to the suffering of the dead and clear the names of the wronged. If you want me to look at you, why don’t you die first? A gentle 0Votes167kRecs103.5kFans
- 36 The Abyssal Park Doesn't Keep Idlers 深渊乐园不养闲人 One day, Su Qi suddenly discovered that he could see Easter eggs. Not only could he obtain information, he could also earn hidden rewards by performing special actions. While everyone else was dodging a vengeful ghost, Su Qi had already set up a candlelit dinner and was chatting with her like an old friend. [Obtained her husband's hat. When thrown, it automatically targets enemies and deals psychic damage] When zombies flooded the streets and everyone else was still holding axes and kitchen kniv 0Votes66.7kRecs516kFans
- 37 EN A Door to Another World 致异世界 Swords and magic, gods and dragons, demons and the abyss, humanity and the races. A door appeared in this fantastical, uncanny world, bringing someone who did not belong here. When the consciousness of two civilizations collides, what will emerge between them? A druid stands before a wheat field several meters tall, while the fishfolk chase shoals through their fishing grounds; A rune-lit magic train crosses the plains, and students in the academy chant their multiplication tables; Ogryns and ch 16Votes153.5kRecs590.9kFans
- 38 The Uncanny Martial World: A Knight’s Record of the Rhinoceros 诡秘武林：侠客挥犀录 When I set foot in the martial world once more, ready to found a sect, I discovered that something strange and indescribable seemed to be stirring beneath its surface... (Volume Seven is now complete. Read without worry.) This book is also known as The Esoteric Martial World Could Never Have Sect Management and I Play Cthulhu in the Martial World. 48Votes113.1kRecs176.5kFans
- 39 EN Embers of the Gun 余烬之铳 This is a damned Victorian fantasy novel. Add a spoonful of steam engines to get that damned tech tree moving! Add a spoonful of love and hatred to give everyone a good reason to fight! Add a spoonful of insanity to make this dark world a little lighter, then finish with a spoonful of calamity for the main boss... Wait! Damn it, I added too much! Year 931 of the Yin Erwei Ge calendar. The city I live in has been named the most advanced city in the West. The main reason? World-changing steam 13Votes220.3kRecs612kFans
- 40 The Exorcist's Self-Cultivation 驱魔人的自我修养 Thanks for the invite. I'm in New York, just got off the plane. Du Wei discovers that he has transmigrated. With no other choice, he returns to his old line of work and opens a psychological counseling clinic. But the patients who come in for help all seem a little strange... Full Subscription Group: Join Group 1 and ask an admin to verify you Note: This book is set in the Conjuring universe. 0Votes125.6kRecs328.5kFans
- 41 The Evolution of Global Games 全球游戏进化 Chen Anlin transmigrates into a modern game world. Here, everyone must conquer various games to earn incredible rewards. After arriving, Chen Anlin discovers a secret that lets him thrive in the games. My account: 1165471865 Cultivation group: 823…176…624… 0Votes107.2kRecs379.4kFans
- 42 I’m So Timid, I Maxed Out My Sanity 因为怂所以把san值点满了 In this world, too much mental pollution turns you into a monster. A reporter for a newspaper covering anomalous phenomena, with a bizarre past, suddenly develops a completely incomprehensible alternate personality. The Heavenly Palace Order rules the world, alongside the Sin Suppression Institute, the Tribunal, and the Psychological Assessment Bureau. Occult arts, machinery, the body, and substitution: a whole new world. Primary personality: “Should we run? Or you could take over.” Alternate pe 1Votes67.5kRecs139kFans
- 43 The Fundamental Laws of Deduction 基本演绎法则 This is a shattered age. Gray fog blankets the world, and heretics descend. Deformed flesh monsters struggle to break free of their mechanical shells, howling within sticky steel and crawling beneath disorienting neon lights. Jiang Cheng awoke in the bitter cold of December, his vision blurred and hazy. Water dripped. He was tied up in a bathtub, the shower slowly pouring water into it. The water had already reached his chin. 0Votes30.9kRecs148.3kFans
- 44 I Use Science to Explain the Supernatural 我用科学解释怪力乱神 After shutting off the old air conditioner blasting cold air, tightening the loose light bulb, and pulling the rattling broken window shut, the white dress hanging from the balcony quietly slid to the ground. He turned the rusted water valve the other way, and the incessant dripping in the bathroom stopped. Foul-smelling, crimson rust water flowed down the drain. The dedicated actress on the television, looking ready to leap out of the screen, vanished in a flas 0Votes18.5kRecs132.7kFans
- 45 A Survival Guide to the Naval Base 镇守府求生指北 After transmigrating into a game world, with thousands of pieces of equipment and millions in resources... it seems like there’s no need to work hard anymore. No, you’re in grave danger now. 0Votes507.8kRecs144.8kFans
- 46 The Primal Hunter 原初猎人 The curse of the Evil God's blood has spread across the world, drawing on the images in people's hearts and turning them into monsters. Luo Zhe is just an office worker who wants to live a quiet life... Blood healing, torture devices, potions, incantations, executioners, alchemy, desecrated sanctuaries, forbidden relics, the knowledge of madmen... At the end of darkness and blood, who is whispering? At the end of riddles and morality, who is passing judgment? Those who still have their sanity ca 0Votes32.7kRecs40.9kFans
- 47 After Falling Asleep 熟睡之后 Wandering spirits roam, worms scatter. Unseen things gather around him. Where do the whispers by his ear come from? Abominations wait in the abyss. The air is dead still, unable to stir a hem or a strand of hair. Mu Su gazed into the abyss, and the abyss gazed back at him. Only when Mu Su took off his clothes did the abyss have to awkwardly look away. 172Votes356.1kRecs851.9kFans
- 48 Judge of the Song Dynasty 北宋大法官 During the Xining era, Emperor Shenzong of Song, Zhao Xu, has just ascended the throne. Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, and Fu Bi are heroes in their twilight years. The stubborn Chancellor Wang is brimming with confidence, intent on turning the tide, while Sima Niu lies low in the wilderness, steadfastly defending the foundations of the state. Su Dongpo watches from the sidelines, unable to make up his mind. This should have been the final moment of glory for the Song Dynasty’s greatest team of civil offic 3Votes141.2kRecs195.3kFans
- 49 Demon-Slaying Expert 降魔专家 When I pulled the book of forbidden knowledge from the shelves of the city library, I was helpless and terrified, forced to watch as my life hurtled onto another track, one riddled with ravings of madness. Along the way, I also happened to run over some trash that thought it could stop me. 30Votes150.5kRecs164.7kFans
- 50 Endless Debt 无尽债务 “Hello, my name is Borogo Lazarus. I'm a debtor.” The wounds on Borogo's face were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye. The blood still on his face flowed back into the wound, and his skin joined together again, as if time were turning back. Facing the demon, who was dying in terror, he spoke softly. “This is my ‘gift,’ the ‘debt’ I owe.” … Sixty-six years ago, with the end of the Scorched Earth War, Ophis, the Oathbound City, rose from the ruins of the Holy City. Sixty-six years later, 44Votes285.4kRecs1MFans
