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Net Detective

Rating 3.0
Word count
284K words
Chapters
48
ISBN
9787551135566

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Summary

Two young people from families scarred by the same fraud take to the internet, together founding a hacker group and delving into hacking techniques. But one, twisted by injury into hatred, deliberately answers evil with evil and sets out to take revenge on society; the other joins the police and fights online fraud. Their paths diverge completely, yet they are destined for a head-on clash that unfolds into a spectacular duel. Beneath layer upon layer of fog, in game after game of pursuit and counter-pursuit, who is the hunter, and who is the prey?

A true master of the internet traces not only the other's technical footprints, but their psychological ones as well!

Editor's review

Online Probe is a crime thriller by police writer Shu Zhongmin centering on cybersecurity and emerging forms of crime. Set against the backdrop of the “Clean Internet” campaign, it follows forensic expert Chen Shu, who is called in at a critical moment and plunges into a complex web where the virtual and the real intertwine, cracking a series of new-style crimes carried out with internet technology. Shu Zhongmin, himself a serving police officer, is known for solid procedural detail and rigorous investigative logic, and here he extends his expertise into the fast-changing online realm, showing how crime has evolved in the tech age and the formidable challenges frontline officers face.

What makes the book distinctive is its immediacy and professionalism. More than an intricately plotted case story, it is a window onto the new dynamics of crime in today's society. Episodes involving darknet deals, data extortion, and paid online trolls manipulating public opinion all echo real social flashpoints and carry strong cautionary force. The author neither mystifies nor demonizes internet technology; in calm, restrained prose he details how cyber police sift through vast data to tease out the truth and bring the real criminals behind virtual IDs to justice, making the book both informative and readable. The pacing is well controlled, offering the intellectual thrill of technical breakthroughs alongside tense confrontations between good and evil. For readers who enjoy hard-edged detective fiction and care about social reality, this is a deeply rewarding read.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers who enjoy hard-edged detective and mystery fiction and demand rigorous investigative logic.
  • Readers interested in cybersecurity, hacking, social engineering, and other contemporary crime issues.
  • Readers who want to understand the real frontline work of police officers, especially cyber police.
  • Readers who prefer novels with a strong sense of reality that reflect current social problems.

Not a good fit for

  • Fans of suspense and horror seeking pure sensory thrills, gore, or supernatural elements.
  • Readers expecting a light, humorous urban story with a heavy romantic thread.

Reading tips

  1. While reading, pay attention to the social-governance and human dilemmas reflected behind the cases; this is often where the author speaks most deeply.
  2. The technical terms and investigative methods are key to understanding the plot; there is no need to be intimidated, as the author's explanations are usually clear and accessible.
  3. Reading continuously is recommended to keep the multi-threaded foreshadowing clear and to experience the coherence of the author's design.

About the publisher

Huashan Literature and Art Publishing House is a local literature and art publisher whose main publishing focus is literary and artistic works, covering categories such as classic works, philosophical readings, social sciences, foreign literature, Eastern philosophy, and applied psychology. Judging from the books in the database, the house publishes modern literary classics such as Xiao Hong's The Story of Hulan River, as well as Aisin Gioro Yu Yun's "Yu Laoshi Speaks" series and titles from the "People and Classics" series, including The Great Learning and The Commentary on the Xici of the I Ching, with an emphasis on interpreting traditional classics. In foreign literature, it offers Michael Cunningham's The Hours, Hemingway's The Snows of Kilimanjaro, and Dave Pilkey's Dog Man series. Its authors include Xiao Hong, Aisin Gioro Yu Yun, Chen Jiong, Dave Pilkey, Michael Cunningham, and Wang Jiaxiang. Its publishing character lies in balancing literary classics, interpretations of traditional culture, and translations of foreign literature, forming a diverse reading structure for general readers. Public information is limited, and the above focuses on the publishing directions reflected by the books in the database.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 前奏
  3. 第一章
  4. 第二章
  5. 第三章
  6. 第四章
  7. 第五章
  8. 第六章
  9. 第七章
  10. 第八章
  11. 第九章
  12. 第十章
  13. 第十一章
  14. 第十二章
  15. 第十三章
  16. 第十四章
  17. 第十五章
  18. 第十六章
  19. 第十七章
  20. 第十八章
  21. 第十九章
  22. 第二十章
  23. 第二十一章
  24. 第二十二章
  25. 第二十三章
  26. 第二十四章
  27. 第二十五章
  28. 第二十六章
  29. 第二十七章
  30. 第二十八章
  31. 第二十九章
  32. 第三十章
  33. 第三十一章
  34. 第三十二章
  35. 第三十三章
  36. 第三十四章
  37. 第三十五章
  38. 第三十六章
  39. 第三十七章
  40. 第三十八章
  41. 第三十九章
  42. 第四十章
  43. 第四十一章
  44. 第四十二章
  45. 第四十三章
  46. 第四十四章
  47. 第四十五章
  48. 第四十六章

FAQ

Is this book based on real cases?
The story is fiction, but the criminal methods, investigative thinking, and technical details are drawn from real police work and actual cases, giving it a high degree of authenticity and professional credibility.
Can I understand it without much computer knowledge?
Absolutely. The author explains necessary internet concepts and technical principles in plain language. The core remains the characters' fates and the investigation, and technology serves as background and plot device without hindering comprehension of the main story.
Are there other books in this series?
Shu Zhongmin has written several police novels, including the Online Probe series and the Truth Group series, focusing on different branches of the force. This book stands alone as a story, but its main characters appear in other works in the series.

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About the author

舒中民 Author

Shu Zhongmin is a Chinese author who focuses on social fiction and suspenseful mystery writing. Public information about him is limited, and details such as his nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name are not clearly recorded. Five of his works are currently held in the collection, including The Mute Hairpin: The Tragedy of Life Behind a 28-Year-Old Trafficking Case, Policewoman Yingzi's Dream of Xingtian, Cyber Spy, Cyber Game, and Cyber Detective. Judging from their themes, his writing centers on criminal cases, addressing social issues such as the trafficking of women while also extending into cyber espionage and criminal investigation mystery. He is skilled at using suspenseful structures to reflect on real life. His works overall show the character of social-school mystery fiction, attending to character fate and the human condition within crime narratives, and combining readability with realistic concern.

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