Detective Xia An
Yu QingshuQidian
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Featured Fiction Mystery and Suspense Criminal InvestigationCriminal InvestigationUrban SuspenseSuspectMurder CasePsychological ProfilingCriminal PsychologyWeb NovelSummary
A typical detail-driven criminal-investigation novel. The author writes the logical contradictions in the physical evidence solidly, and Xia An's rise from the cold bench to cracking the case and earning merit is satisfying. The appeal lies in well-grounded reasoning that stays close to grassroots police work. The weaknesses are a slow start, a protagonist who feels a bit too overpowered, and some colloquial description that is slightly rough.Editor's review
A typical detail-driven criminal-investigation novel. The author writes the logical contradictions in the physical evidence solidly, and Xia An's rise from the cold bench to cracking the case and earning merit is satisfying. The appeal lies in well-grounded reasoning that stays close to grassroots police work. The weaknesses are a slow start, a protagonist who feels a bit too overpowered, and some colloquial description that is slightly rough.Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who like fair-play deduction and close reading of details
- Readers who prefer police procedural novels
- Readers who enjoy the wish-fulfillment of a newcomer turning the tables
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking fast pacing and strong conflict
- Readers sensitive to graphic autopsy descriptions
Reading tips
- Watch the detailed foreshadowing in the physical evidence; the alarm clock and tape are keys to later deductions
- Skim the early cold-bench scenes and focus on the case-analysis meetings
- Read in case-by-case segments to avoid confusing the clues
About the publisher
QidianQidian is a platform whose catalogue brings together online literature, with about 45,000 titles in the library spanning categories such as male-oriented fiction, Eastern fantasy, xianxia and wuxia, science fiction, selected fiction and quality web novels. Representative titles include Reincarnation Paradise, War Soldier Leon, The Fairy Is Fierce (also known as Tai Mang), The Expert Is Right Beside Me, Dragon Herder, You Should Cross the Mountains Like a Hero, The Adventures of a Clever Girl and Summoning Heroes of All Ages in Another World, with themes extending from fantasy and xianxia to science fiction and adventure. Representative authors available in the library include Na Yi Zhi Wen Zi, Chi Gua Zi Qun Zhong, Guan Guan Gong Zi, Chenxing LL, Luan, Chen Mo De Ai, Piao Yi Dao Zhang and Dong Tian Bu Leng. Their works mostly appear as serialized web fiction aimed at readers who prefer long genre fiction. Public information on its founding background and scale is limited, so no inferences are made here; the description is based solely on the library's titles and categories.
FAQ
Is this book romance or criminal investigation?
Criminal investigation and case-solving are the main line; romance is very light. It is labeled urban romance but is in fact deduction-oriented.Is the protagonist a genius type or a growth type?
More a genius type: professionally trained plus criminal psychology, able to see through contradictions at the scene from the start.Are the cases based on real cases?
The cases in the book are fictional creations; no adaptation from real cases is stated.This site is an index: you start “Search all sources” in your browser, and the entries it lists all point to third-party sites; please judge their availability yourself.
About the author
Yu Qingshu AuthorYu Qingshu is a web fiction author about whom limited public information is available; two works by this author are included in the database. The representative titles Primitive Civilization Growth Chronicle and Detective Xia An reflect two directions of the author's writing: the former touches on the growth and development of a primitive civilization, while the latter falls into the mystery and deduction genre. Judging from the categories assigned to these works, the author's writing spans quality fiction, premium web fiction, and mystery and deduction, indicating attempts at different narrative types. Because basic details such as nationality and dates of birth and death are not confirmed, a full picture of the author's writing career cannot be drawn; only the choice of subject matter and general writing orientation can be glimpsed from the available works.