The Awkward Detective (Part One)
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Summary
One is a young master fallen on hard times, gifted and clever, forced onto the path of investigation when his family becomes entangled in a staggering conspiracy. Another is the scion of a distinguished house, steeped in the arts of his forebears and thoroughly versed in the Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified, yet reduced by his family's decline to working as a butcher in a market. And then there is her: the daughter of the city's police chief, whose name has become mired in controversy after she is implicated in a bizarre murder. By chance, these three young people come together, help one another, crack case after baffling case, and ultimately uncover a secret of enormous proportions.
Editor's review
As the first half of Twin Trouble Detective, this volume establishes the characters and lays out the main plot: a fallen young master takes up investigating after his family is caught in a shocking conspiracy; a descendant of a distinguished family, thoroughly versed in the Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified, has come down in the world and works as a butcher in a food market; and the police chief's daughter is embroiled in controversy over a bizarre murder. By chance the three become a team. This half's value lies in making clear each lead's background, predicament, and core abilities, and in using several cases to familiarize readers with how they work together. The blend of forensic knowledge and investigative perspective lays methodological groundwork for later cases, while the family conspiracy is woven in as flickering hints that keep readers turning pages. The overall tone is light, with witty character interaction, making it a good entry point to the series. While reading, focus on how the relationships form and on the hidden links between cases, in preparation for the second half.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who want to start at the beginning and experience the character introductions and main-plot setup in full
- Mystery readers who enjoy Republican-era detective fiction and a trio working cases as partners
- Readers interested in traditional forensic knowledge such as the Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified woven into fiction
- Fans of long stories with a light, witty tone and lively character chemistry
Not a good fit for
- Readers who want the answers and the main plot resolved from the start
- Readers who prefer a single protagonist and dislike ensemble narratives
- Puzzle fans seeking hardcore honkaku tricks or tightly rigorous chains of reasoning
Reading tips
- Note each lead's particular predicament as you read; it is the basis for understanding their later motives.
- Briefly record the key evidence and relationships in each case so you can spot the hidden links between them.
- Pay attention to the passages where the butcher makes judgments from the Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified; this is a distinctive feature of the book's method.
- After finishing Part One, don't rush to look up the ending; first sort through the clues about the family conspiracy, then move on to Part Two.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一卷 学堂疑案
- 第一章 大火
- 第二章 回忆（一）
- 第三章 回忆（二）
- 第四章 金凤凰（一）
- 第五章 金凤凰（二）
- 第六章 金凤凰（三）
- 第七章 金凤凰（四）
- 第八章 跑路
- 第九章 终于来了
- 第十章 多管闲事
- 第十一章 误会
- 第十二章 一路狂奔
- 第十三章 刘一刀
- 第十四章 小哥的志愿
- 第十五章 真人不露相
- 第十六章 讨生活
- 第十七章 联手（一）
- 第十八章 联手（二）
- 第十九章 省女子学堂（一）
- 第二十章 省女子学堂（二）
- 第二十一章 拜见厅长大人（一）
- 第二十二章 拜见厅长大人（二）
- 第二十三章 又见面了
- 第二十四章 夜探停尸房（一）
- 第二十五章 夜探停尸房（二）
- 第二十六章 夜探停尸房（三）
- 第二十七章 夜探停尸房（四）
- 第二十八章 重大发现
- 第二十九章 谁是真凶（一）
- 第三十章 谁是真凶（二）
- 第二卷 恐怖的烟花巷
- 第一章 出乎意料
- 第二章 冤家路窄（一）
- 第三章 冤家路窄（二）
- 第四章 接二连三
- 第五章 一只木箱
- 第六章 陷阱
- 第七章 开始调查（一）
- 第八章 开始调查（二）
- 第九章 开始调查（三）
- 第十章 开始调查（四）
- 第十一章 找到目标（一）
- 第十二章 找到目标（二）
- 第十三章 难道不是他
- 第十四章 归来的小哥（一）
- 第十五章 归来的小哥（二）
- 第十六章 难道是她（一）
- 第十七章 难道是她（二）
- 第十八章 果然是她
- 第三卷 古镇迷云
- 第一章 庆功宴
- 第二章 不速之客
- 第三章 极不情愿
- 第四章 初到乌墩镇
- 第五章 巨大的银杏树
- 第六章 难道是邪术
- 第七章 难解的谜团
- 第八章 古镇客栈
- 第九章 恐怖的夜
- 第十章 迷局，全是迷局
- 第十一章 书生羊肉面
- 第十二章 匪夷所思（一）
- 第十三章 匪夷所思（二）
- 第十四章 二去陈家
- 第十五章 回马枪
- 第十六章 冒名顶替
- 第十七章 小哥的手段（一）
- 第十八章 小哥的手段（二）
- 第十九章 密函
- 第二十章 将计就计（一）
FAQ
What is Twin Trouble Detective (Part One) mainly about?
Part One mainly covers the three leads' introductions and how they come together: a fallen young master takes up investigating after his family is caught in a shocking conspiracy; a descendant of a distinguished family, well versed in the Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified, has come down in the world and works as a butcher in a food market; and the police chief's daughter is embroiled in controversy over a bizarre murder. By chance they join forces, helping one another solve several cases while planting clues about the family secret.
Does Part One reveal all the answers?
No. Part One focuses on introducing the characters, building relationships, and setting up the main plot. The cases let the trio learn to work together, while the shocking secret behind the young master's family appears only as scattered clues. The real resolution and reveal are left to Part Two, so you need to continue to see the complete answer.
Is this book suitable for readers new to mystery fiction?
It works fairly well as an introduction to light mystery. The story centers on the partnership and the cases, the tone is witty, and the bar to entry is low. But it is not honkaku mystery with fair-play clues and rigorous tricks; readers expecting hardcore puzzle-solving may find the mystery element thin, so judge by your own taste.
What are the three leads like?
The young master is gifted but his family has fallen on hard times; he sets the investigative direction and sorts the clues. The descendant of a distinguished family is highly skilled and knows the Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified inside out, but has come down in the world and works as a butcher in a food market, providing forensic and detective judgments. The police chief's daughter, embroiled in controversy over a bizarre murder, connects them to police resources. Their abilities complement one another.
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Yao Hui is a Chinese author of suspense and mystery fiction. Public information about the author is limited: their English name, nationality, dates of birth and death, and other personal background remain unknown. Three of the author's works are currently held in the collection: Jiong Tan (Part One), Jiong Tan (Part Two), and Jiong Tan (Complete Two-Volume Set). Judging from the titles and their common classification, the author's writing centers on suspense and detective fiction, with stories built around investigation and detection and leavened by a light, humorous, "awkward-comedy" flavor suggested by the word jiong. The two-part publication indicates a story of considerable length and continuity, suited to readers who enjoy serial detective tales. Because biographical materials and the author's own remarks on writing are unavailable, the specific influences behind the style and its literary impact cannot yet be described in detail; the present sketch rests solely on the existing bibliographic information.
