Ray Bradbury's writing style. His use of vivid language makes his detective - related works stand out. Even when it's not a pure detective story, he can draw you into a world where there are secrets to be uncovered. For example, in 'Fahrenheit 451', the way he describes Guy Montag's journey to discover the truth about books is both engaging and unique.
His focus on the human condition within the detective - like scenarios. Ray Bradbury often uses the process of uncovering a mystery to explore deeper human emotions and behaviors. So, in his works, it's not just about solving the mystery but also about how the characters grow and change during the process of discovery, which is quite different from typical detective novels.
The blend of different genres. In his works with detective - like elements, he combines science - fiction or fantasy with the mystery - solving aspect. This sets his works apart. For instance, in 'The Martian Chronicles', there are elements where characters are exploring and trying to figure out the strange happenings on Mars, which is like a detective on an alien planet.