Edgar Allan Poe used five short stories to establish all the models of detective novels: 1 Crow 2 Annabel Lee Mysterious Island 4 Omen Human Skin Inn These novels all contained typical elements of detective novels, such as: - A mysterious event is usually caused by a stranger; - A clever and witty detective to investigate the matter; - Some mysterious people seemed to know the truth but were unwilling to reveal it. - Some dangerous situations such as a dangerous crime scene, a mysterious castle, etc. These novels also provided important inspiration and models for later detective novels.