* Detective fiction: This genre was already established before Doyle, with Edgar Allan Poe being a major pioneer.
* Gothic horror: Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and Bram Stoker's "Dracula" are famous examples of this style.
* Historical fiction: Writers like Sir Walter Scott were already writing historical novels before Doyle.
* Science fiction: H.G. Wells and Jules Verne were pioneers of science fiction, although Doyle's forays into this genre were limited.
To give you a more accurate answer, please clarify what specific style you're asking about. For example, are you thinking of:
* The Sherlock Holmes style of detective fiction:
* Edgar Allan Poe: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" (1841) is considered one of the first detective stories.
* Wilkie Collins: "The Moonstone" (1868) features a complex plot and multiple suspects, similar to Holmes's cases.
* Émile Gaboriau: "Monsieur Lecoq" (1867) introduced a methodical detective with a keen eye for detail.
* The use of supernatural elements in Doyle's stories:
* M.R. James: A master of ghost stories, known for his chilling tales of the supernatural.
* Algernon Blackwood: Another prominent writer of supernatural fiction, known for stories like "The Willows".
* Arthur Machen: Famous for his eerie and evocative stories that often blended the supernatural with real-world events.
By providing more information about the specific style you're interested in, I can give you a more precise answer.