Eradicating Evil

Name: Eradicating Evil
ISBN: 9787229213022

雷米Chongqing Publishing House · ChinaFeb 2026

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Word count: 302K words
Chapters: 30
ISBN: 9787229213022

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Summary

Three years ago, anti-narcotics officer Hu Wenming led a raid on a drug deal that went catastrophically wrong: team member Jin Longfeng was killed, the case's key figure died, the drugs vanished, and the case was left unsolved. Burdened by guilt, Hu Wenming resigned and opened a supermarket called "Xidelai," living an apparently ordinary life while never letting go of the past.

Three years later, people carrying different pasts are dragged back into the eye of the storm by the same old case: a bank clerk drawn into an illegal transaction to save his daughter, who has uremia; a drug dealer eager to rise again; a drug lord plotting to smuggle drugs abroad; a trafficked girl of unknown origins; and Jin Longzheng, a rookie anti-narcotics officer carrying on his brother's legacy...

A vicious battle over the truth of the old case and the hunt for the drugs is about to begin, and only justice can break through the darkness.

Editor's review

Lei Mi excels at turning cases into human predicaments, and this book follows that path. The story begins with a failed anti-drug operation three years earlier: team members died, a key figure was killed, the drugs vanished, and the case remains unsolved. Hu Wenming, who resigned under the weight of guilt, runs a supermarket and lives an ordinary life, yet has never truly let go. Three years later, a bank clerk gets drawn into an illegal transaction to save his daughter, a drug dealer longs for a comeback, a drug lord plots to flee the country, an abducted girl's origins remain a mystery, and a rookie narcotics officer carries on his late brother's mission—multiple character threads converge once more around the old case. The book's value lies not only in hunting down the culprit and solving the case, but in depicting the choices and costs of ordinary people in desperate straits: how family bonds become a vulnerability, and how they also become a reason to hold fast. The narrative advances along multiple threads, with suspense tightening layer by layer; it suits readers who enjoy socially minded crime fiction and care about character fates. While reading, watch for what each character "carries from the past"—that is the real engine driving the story.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy socially minded crime suspense and care about character fates and choices
Mystery fans interested in anti-drug themes, multi-thread narration, and the structure of a reopened old case
Loyal readers who have read other works by Lei Mi and appreciate his style of character portrayal
Readers looking for a tightly plotted domestic crime novel they can read continuously

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer classic puzzle mysteries and want a fair chance to deduce the culprit alongside the author
Readers sensitive to heavy themes such as drug crime and sacrifice, and easily affected emotionally
Readers expecting light entertainment who do not want to endure a tense, oppressive atmosphere

Reading tips

There are many characters at the start; jot down how each thread connects to the old case, and later sections will become clearer.
Pay attention to what each character "carries from the past"; character motives are often more crucial than clues.
It suits continuous reading, but the plot is tense; consider reading in segments to avoid emotional buildup.
After finishing, revisit the opening anti-drug operation passage—you will find the foreshadowing was planted early.

About the publisher

Chongqing Publishing House China · Founded in 1950

Chongqing Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher known for its titles in the humanities, social sciences, literature and arts, with about 940 books in its catalogue. Its publishing areas cover world history, science fiction, foreign literature, architecture and philosophy. Representative titles include Xiang Da's A History of Communications Between China and the West, Liang Sicheng's Rules of Qing-Style Construction, Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem II: The Dark Forest and III: Death's End, Ann Rand's The Fountainhead (25th Anniversary Edition), and Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series. Its authors include Xiang Da, Liu Cixin, Liang Sicheng and Ann Rand. The press has developed distinctive strengths in historical source editing, the introduction and creation of science fiction, the translation of foreign literature, and architecture and philosophy titles, balancing scholarly value with general readership. As public information is limited, this profile outlines its publishing directions based only on the books in the catalogue.

版权信息
序黑店
第一章失踪
第二章未了
第三章重逢
第四章仇家
第五章哥哥
第六章故人
第七章良药
第八章大鱼
第九章蹲守
第十章失眠
第十一章隐蔽
第十二章夜战
第十三章逼供
第十四章止损
第十五章身价
第十六章蜜糖
第十七章交易
第十八章证明
第十九章突袭
第二十章逃走
第二十一章礼物
第二十二章斗狠
第二十三章截杀
第二十四章外行
第二十五章和解
第二十六章陷阱
第二十七章决战
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FAQ

Can I read this directly if I haven't read Lei Mi's previous works?

Yes. This is a standalone story; the main characters and case are self-contained and do not depend on earlier works. Reading it directly will not affect your understanding of the plot, though readers familiar with the author's style will find it easier to enter his narrative rhythm.

Is this purely a case-solving book or does it lean toward character portrayal?

It has both, with a substantial focus on characters. The case is the driving force, but the narrative centers on the choices and costs of different characters pushed back into the storm by the old case; it is a socially minded crime novel.

How is the pacing? Does it drag?

Multiple threads advance together, and suspense tightens gradually as characters converge; overall it moves at a fairly brisk pace. There are many characters at the start, so it takes a little patience to sort out the relationships; once you reach the middle, the threads merge and reading speed picks up noticeably.

With drug-related and sacrifice plotlines, will it feel very depressing?

The subject matter is inherently heavy, and many characters carry trauma and guilt, but the main storyline is about pursuing the truth and upholding justice, so the tone is not despairing. Readers sensitive to heavy themes may choose their reading timing accordingly.

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About the author

雷米 Author

Lei Mi is a Chinese suspense and mystery writer. Public information about the author is limited, and details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly recorded. To date, four works can be confirmed, including the complete six-volume set of The Mind Crime series, The Seventh Reader from the same series, The Dark River, and Eradicating Evil. The Mind Crime series is often regarded as an important representative of Chinese mystery and suspense fiction, using criminal psychology as its entry point, with tightly paced plots that emphasize the tension between psychological portrayal and the progression of cases. Eradicating Evil continues this line of suspense writing. Lei Mi's works are generally classified as premium fiction and suspense mystery, with a relatively stable readership, and have had a certain influence on original Chinese suspense and mystery writing.