| Abstract | 第5页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-8页 |
| Introduction | 第8-18页 |
| Chapter One Non-Linear Narrative Time to Construct Suspense | 第18-31页 |
| A. External Focalization as the Centre | 第19-22页 |
| B. Analepsis in Tracking down Crimes | 第22-26页 |
| C. Interlocking of Subplots in Detection Process | 第26-31页 |
| Chapter Two Intertwining of NT and ST to Control Mood | 第31-43页 |
| A. Equivalence in Dialogues and Violence | 第31-34页 |
| B. Enlargement of NT in Exploring Mind | 第34-38页 |
| C. Ceasing of ST in Presenting Background, Character and View | 第38-43页 |
| Chapter Three Various Spatial Forms to Create Darkness | 第43-57页 |
| A. Combination of Synchronic Space and Diachronic Space | 第43-48页 |
| B. Irony through Textual Space | 第48-52页 |
| C. Foreshadowing by Recurrent Topographical Space | 第52-57页 |
| Conclusion | 第57-59页 |
| Notes | 第59-62页 |
| Bibliography | 第62-67页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第67-68页 |
| Academic Achievements | 第68页 |
