Room X

[No romance, episodic criminal investigations, classic whodunit] A bizarre “conjoined” corpse is discovered at the Shengxin Hotel Resort. The victim's torso is missing, and the only clue is an “x” marked in blood on the ceiling. Some say it is a curse; others claim it is the work of a mysterious organization. But Han Yuechuan, captain of the major crimes squad, is reminded of a string of murders from more than a decade ago. The identical methods and similar victims make this seem like a reenactment from another time and place. This time, the mystery of Room X will be laid bare...