the best crime mystery novels

Crime Prison Island

After the nuclear war, the world was controlled by twenty mega-corporations that established a global government. Governed by AI, it judged everything. Gao Xin, who had only wished to live a peaceful life, inexplicably became a scapegoat for the elite and, unable to pay the imprisonment fee, was sentenced to ten years of exile on Crime Prison Island! On this island, there were no laws, no constraints, the only order being the numerous game arenas set up by the officials. The criminals could only participate like racehorses for the entertainment of the elite. Yet, on this prison island filled with Radiation, cyborgs, and many powerful villains, Gao Xin had no strength, no talent, and no background—like a sheep thrown into a crocodile pool, no different from being on death row. How could an ordinary person like him survive under the oppression of the strong, the geniuses, and the wicked? Unless in this world, there was a path, a path that allowed even the weakest to continuously break their shackles.

Demonic Blue Moon · Urban

Mystery Descends: My Exchanges Are Not Equal

[The 3000th Descent of Mystery is about to begin.] [This is your only chance to redeem yourself.] When the whole world was in danger, Wang Teng activated a unique talent. It was the Rank SSS talent - Inequivalent Exchange! He was not purchasing things for free, but the exchange was not equivalent. [Exchange successfully. You used half a bowl of cup noodles. With your Rank SSS talent, you may retrieve an unlimited supply of cup noodles.] [Exchange successfully. You used a bottle of Sad Breeze wine to exchange for the Star Shifting Method.] … From then on, Wang Teng activated a new exchange system.

Pure Salted Fish · Sci-fi

There's definitely something wrong with this murder mystery game

``` Entering the world of the Scripted Murder Game isn't scary. Playing the role of the murderer is still doable. Playing the role of the victim is fine. Playing the role of a girl is manageable. Even if you have to deal with dark, strange monsters, and accidentally get tainted by them, it's no big deal. Shuo looked at the script in his hand and felt that he could still play the part! … But after adding a bunch of teammates with mental issues, he felt that he couldn't go on acting. This script is a bit off too! Shuo, "Can we not have a murderer, a victim, a girl, or psychos, and just have a normal person?" … —————— 【Non-traditional Scripted Murder Mystery Game】【Attention: The plot will gradually shift from normal to bizarre, focusing on tasks. Each Scripted Murder Game script is original, not fan-made. Non-original scripts will be indicated.】【Ensemble cast, with undercovers, role-playing, disguises, no female lead.】 ```

Mid spring, tenth month · Horror

Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter

Luo Fei is a rookie police officer but has a system that can empower him with different abilities of animals including dogs' sense of smell through gene fusion. When helping a lady to find her cat, he smells a stench from the neighboring apartment's balcony. It smells like... the stench of a rotting corpse!

Murderer Li Si · Horror

Hayle Coven Novels

I’m an international, multiple award-winning author with a passion for the voices in my head. As a singer, songwriter, independent filmmaker and improv teacher and performer, my life has always been about creating and sharing what I create with others. Now that my dream to write for a living is a reality, with over a hundred titles in happy publication and no end in sight, I live in beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada, with my giant cats, pug overlord and overlady and my Gypsy Vanner gelding, Fynn. ***WORLD'S BEST STORY2014*** Her mom's a witch. Her dad's a demon. And she just wants to be ordinary. I batted at the curl of smoke drifting off the tip of my candle and tried not to sneeze. My heavy velvet cloak fell in oppressive, suffocating folds in the closed space of the ceremony chamber, the cowl trapping the annoying bits of puff I missed. I hated the way my eyes burned and teared, an almost constant distraction. Not that I didn't welcome the distraction, to be honest. Anything to take my mind from what went on around me. Being part of a demon raising is way less exciting than it sounds. Sydlynn Hayle's teen life couldn't be more complicated. Trying to please her coven is all a fantasy while the adventure of starting over in a new town and fending off a bully cheerleader who hates her are just the beginning of her troubles. What to do when delicious football hero Brad Peters--boyfriend of her cheer nemesis--shows interest? If only the darkly yummy witch, Quaid Moromond, didn't make it so difficult for her to focus on fitting in with the normal kids despite her paranormal, witchcraft laced home life. Add to that her crazy grandmother's constant escapes driving her family to the brink and Syd's between a rock and a coven site. Forced to take on power she doesn't want to protect a coven who blames her for everything, only she can save her family's magic. If her family's distrust doesn't destroy her first.

Patti Larsen · Urban

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2020-10-27

Nice going! I see some grammatical errors but overall the story is interesting! Crime novels are my thing! The mystery and grey zone are also my thing! Do your best!

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Caretaker

2019-04-09

This novel is of excellent quality and is more than "just another webnovel". The novel features a mix of fantasy elements and steampunk technology. If you love mystery, short crime stories, detective work mixed with the supernatural you'll come to love this novel. I repeat: This is one of the best novels on this platform. This really is a masterpiece.

Lord of Mysteries

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2019-03-22

When I saw this novel first in the new Novels to be released.. It left good impression on me...but I am didn't think much until I started reading it.. In one word.. I love it.😘😘. It's has crime, suspense, mystery and we get thrilled with every chapter we read.. I recommend it to all the readers who into crime and mystery.. I like personality of both ML and MC.. We readers Keep anticipating about the story as well as the development between the two of them.. Slow romance.. I can say that it may not be favoured by those who like fully romantic Novels. But I recommend it to all of my co-readers that you won't regret reading this novel especially who love mystery and crime.. It's absolutely EXCELLENT AND EXCITING novel.👌.

Muchuan and Xiang Wan

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2018-12-17

This ia an amazing story...i love both the lead charecters..there is also mystery and in this novel..basically this is a mystery crime thriller romance...

If the Deep Sea Forgets You

Su Fuling · Urban

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Did the official announcement CP give out candy today?

She had actually been confessed to by a popular celebrity. Everyone was looking forward to the result, but she said,"I'm sorry, I'm married." Everyone was speechless. Sister, are you sure? Was she not beautiful enough? Or was the Lin family bankrupt? What made the fairy sister so happy that she left the human world so early? In her previous life, she only wanted to leave him and break free from him, but he was still by her side before she died. This time, she did not want to let him down again. When a certain female celebrity came to her to show off her family background, she said unhurriedly,"Are you comparing me with this?" My father is the richest man in City A, my husband is the richest man in Asia, my brother is a big shot in the eSports circle, and my mother is the big shot of a socialite in City A. Is that all? I have a lot of other identities on me. Why don't you come and take a look?" Daily trending searches: #Did the He Miao couple send out candy today #(Double-clean and high-profile, no abuse points)(Male protagonist's ability to judge tea Male protagonist can be both a milk and an attack)(Author is very good) Quick, quick, click into the pit par~

Gui Fei

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[Reborn Spoiled: The Princess Regent is Not to Be Trifled With]

It was said that Third Miss Song was arrogant to the point of being insufferably arrogant, scheming for herself step by step, but in the end, she ended up dying a horrible death. After being reborn, Third Miss Song's schemes were no longer superficial. She was concerned about the safety of her family and occasionally schemed against her enemies. As for whether she would marry or not, this was no longer within her consideration. At most, she would just stay in the Song family and be a stable old lady for the rest of her life. He thought that he was already low-key enough, but he didn't expect that the notorious War God would take a fancy to him. From then on, a certain flower on the mountain peak gradually went downhill.

Cloud Shadow Falling

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The Princess Regent has gone mad protecting her husband

This book is also known as "Conspiracy with the King." * Xiao Xiang was tricked back by her teacher and was caught in a storm of engagement. Oh, NO! As a 21st century female university student with new ideas, she wanted to stay away from the rich and powerful, away from the feudal scum, and walk her own path with her head held high, and let the evil world go! However, his father had raised his palm in front of him, and the emperor was behind him with his sword! "Let's go back and be my daughter-in-law." The old fox narrowed his eyes and smiled. "I refuse!" The Emperor's eyes turned cold, and he immediately sent out seventy to eighty assassins! Xiao Xiang was speechless. What should he do? His life was in danger. There was a way! He turned around and approached a certain lord who didn't care about politics. He tried to curry favor with him."This lord, I seem to have offended you again. Lock me up." "Why?" he asked with a smile as he savored the wine. "I don't want to see your nephew because he's too stupid." The corner of his mouth twitched. When she turned around, her fiancé appeared. ...... Finally, as someone wished, the future imperial concubine fell off the cliff In a secluded residence in the peach forest in the suburbs, a woman in green wanted to escape through the window, but before her feet touched the ground, her body was already grabbed into someone's arms. "Imperial Uncle, I was wrong." A certain someone cried and begged for mercy. Before she could finish her sentence, her lips were sealed tightly. "If you call me Imperial Uncle again, I won't let you off easily." He carried his daughter back to his room. (Due to the author's confusion, the introduction is different from the content. For specific reference, please refer to the content. The introduction is for reference only.) * PS: There are many storms in the capital. Let's see how the domineering female protagonist protects her husband to achieve hegemony. Shuangjie, mutual favor, strange sword, trickery, game in game, game in game

Eastern fence chrysanthemum

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I can see the health points

His new book, Doctor Lu, Don't Be a Demon, was released! An ordinary medical student suddenly received the system's blessing and could directly see the patient's HP! From then on, treating patients became a common occurrence, and he became a legend in the medical world.

Scalpel with a nib

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Longevity begins with the arrival of a woman in old age

The sixty-year-old Xu Mu was old and frail. Half of his body was already buried in the ground, but he was still in the early-stage Qi Refining realm! Having reached the end of his rope on the path of cultivation, he lowered his head to life and prepared to marry and have children to end his life. He did not expect that on the day his daughter was born, double happiness would befall him, and the path of cultivation would once again open up for him. [Congratulations on obtaining the achievement: Happy daughter!] [Happy daughter: Increase luck value by 10 points every day!] [Luck value: Can be used to increase skill proficiency, unable to directly increase cultivation!] In order to live, to live a better life, to reach the peak and live a long life, Xu Mu began to marry, have children, and achieve success! …… [Current Achievement: Happy to have a son, both children…] -- [The new book has been released.(I've upgraded my storage bag to the Primordial Universe.) Big shots, please give me some pointers when you have time!]

A box of Tieguanyin

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