Best Mystery / Thriller Novels

诡秘之主 · Cuttlefish That Loves Diving

Klein Moretti transmigrates into an alternate Victorian-era world filled with Lovecraftian horrors and a mysterious tarot-based power system. Widely regarded as the greatest Chinese web novel ever written for its intricate plotting and world-building.

魔道祖师 · Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

Wei Wuxian, the feared Yiling Patriarch, is reborn 13 years after his death and reunites with Lan Wangji to uncover a dark conspiracy. The source material for 'The Untamed', it is the most internationally famous danmei novel.

宿命之环 · Cuttlefish That Loves Diving

Set in the Lord of the Mysteries universe, Lumian Lee investigates strange loops in his village and gets drawn into a web of cosmic conspiracies. Expands the beloved LotM world with a new protagonist.

琅琊榜 · Hai Yan

Mei Changsu, a brilliant strategist hiding behind a frail exterior, orchestrates an intricate plan to clear his father's name and place the rightful heir on the throne. Source material for the acclaimed TV drama.

我的房间通往地狱 · I Fix Air-Conditioner

Chen Ge inherits a failing haunted house attraction and receives a mysterious phone with missions that lead to real ghosts. A masterful blend of genuine horror and unexpected humor.

奥术神座 · Cuttlefish That Loves Diving

Lucien Evans, a transmigrator, uses real-world physics and chemistry knowledge to revolutionize magic in a medieval fantasy world. Features fascinating integration of real science into magic theory.

七爷 · Priest

A prince reborn seven times finally decides to live for himself instead of the throne. A contemplative historical danmei about breaking free from fate.

瘟疫医生 · Machine Translator

Gu Jun, a medical student, discovers a mysterious app and is drawn into a Lovecraftian conspiracy involving a plague from beyond. A medical horror thriller.

天才相师 · Wen Chao

A modern detective with extraordinary deductive abilities solves complex criminal cases in contemporary China. A gripping procedural mystery with clever plot twists.