best detective novel 2020

What would you do if you were summoned to another world without consent? And to sum it up, you have been summoned by a dark cult to their evil plan. Troy Hercules is just your regular man with loving parents and a sister with terminal sickness. To help with his sister's medication, he accepted a part-time job in a cafe. His ordinary life changed when he got involved in a disastrous dilemma of getting summoned to another world by a federation of dark cultists and turning him into something he had never imagined he would become. Gifted with one of the strongest skills to exist, Troy must choose. Every coin has two sides, and there is no such thing as pure evil or absolute righteousness. And if one is evil or righteous, it cannot be easily recognized. Which side would Troy let come out the most? His CONQUEST is about to begin.

Ren lived a poor life ever since he was a child. Without any luck in the power he possessed to try and turn their life around, he focused himself in academics where he seems to have better chances. With college entrance exams right around the corner, Ren was offered a scholarship just by tutoring a young miss of a wealthy family. Seeing it as a chance to turn their life around, Ren accepted the offer. And as if lady luck finally found him, Ren learned the truth of his power on the night of his birthday, a very unexpected gift that will force him to make drastic changes to his life long plan.

In the gritty urban landscape of a New Port Metropolis, Detective Jake Adams finds himself entangled in a relentless investigation following a brutal murder. What initially seems like a routine case soon plunges him into a dark labyrinth of sinister gangs and powerful mafias. As he delves deeper, shocking revelations surface: assassins who have transcended death, walking as undead enforcers in a malevolent conspiracy. With bodies piling up and chaos gripping the city, Jake must confront not only the shadows lurking within the criminal underworld but also the haunting ghosts of his own past. In this gripping novel, a heart-pounding quest unfolds, entwining elements of romance, pulse-pounding thrills, and high-octane action. Throughout this treacherous journey, the boundaries between life and death blur, testing Jake's resolve and forcing him to navigate treacherous alliances in a desperate battle against forces determined to devour everything he holds dear. As the stakes escalate, can he endure until the very end, or will the dark forces consume him, leaving the city's fate hanging in the balance?

Year 20XX The dimension between the human world and the demon world was split open, and the two worlds became connected. As a result, demons and magic appeared in the human world. Therefore, to help humans who are struggling against demons, The strongest angel in heaven, Samuel, hid his powers and entered the human school of magic and began to fight together to save the human world from the destruction of the demons.

Calvin's life is changed one horrible night when he loses both his parents to murder at their home. His parents murders are still out in the world and they are looking for him to get what they wanted from his father but failed to achieve, which they plan to get through him. Calvin promises to get revenge on his parents death and the people responsible, he doesn't know that a life of crime, violence, betrayal and heart ache await for him on the other side. Would he achieve his revenge?

In this world, things are very difficult for everyone, but people find their way to get by. Some work hard, some sell and negotiate, while others… Hunt monsters? Meet Leonard Flint, an aspiring hunter with an eccentric personality, and his friends Adam Archen and Charlotte Chloe, in their normal, mundane and relaxed live. Except that for them, this means dealing with wild monsters and powerful maniacs. Follow the journey of three young people trying to survive in the modern and decadent world, as they increasingly find themselves facing a conspiracy that could change everything about that world upside down.

It was just another day at my high school until an accidental encounter led to the demise of the Demon Lord. Yes, I'm responsible for that. Now, I find myself bound to him, burdened with an outrageous task that only a madman would consider. My dreams of becoming the strongest Hunter Monarch, equipped with the finest system, and uncovering the whereabouts of my missing father, will have to be set aside for now. My current priority is to rid the world of Demon-possessed humans. However, it's far from easy. Ever since I acquired the powers of the Demon Lord, my head carries a substantial bounty, making me the target of countless Hunters worldwide. To add to the chaos, there are other mysterious parties pursuing me, particularly their enigmatic leader who seems to have information about my Dad's disappearance. My name is Jin Wrack, and at the mere age of 17, I bear an immense responsibility. This ordeal will unfold as a battle royale, or rather, a 'Hunters Royale,' pitting me and my allies against the rest of the world. The outcome is uncertain. Will I emerge victorious, or will the combined might of my enemies overwhelm me? Only time holds the answer. ............................................................................

A salesman died because of a couple's misunderstanding. He gets reincarnated into another world as his younger self. Like the usual reincarnation trope, he gets a system as a farmer. Can he make it big in this world? Can he escape from his past? This is the story of Alekkar Hemir. *Chapters will be released on Monday, Wednesday, Friday every week.*

In a world perpetually brimming with temptation and snares lying in wait, demons are always ready to engulf the weak souls who fall into the abyss of despair. Yet, far in the distance, bright rays pierce the darkened skies - these are the demon hunters, ready to sacrifice their lives to hunt and protect the safety of all. From ancient times, demons should have been exterminated. However, fortunately, some survived and are planning to reopen the Book of Salamon to unleash Lucifer and other ferocious demons trapped within its pages. Claude Young is one of these demon hunters, but he possesses the blood of both demon and human. This is why he wields the power of both species. Alongside his companions, Claude endeavors to cleanse the world of these demonic beings and thwart their malevolent plans.

Hilda died horribly in a room at Starlight High School during a very lively party. No one knew who had murdered the poor girl. Did one of Hilda's friends hold a grudge and kill her? Or was this an abstract murder committed by a heartless and empathetic human being? But one thing is for sure: before Hilda died, she had a big and very dangerous secret. She took that secret with her to her death, and no one knows what it is, at least for now, until a detective investigates the unfortunate incident and discovers something that no one expected and never thought possible.