The Lone Wolf is the nickname of the fictional character Michael Lanyard, a jewel thief turned private detective in a series of novels written by Louis Joseph Vance. "The Lone Wolf" series was so popular that it was featured in eight books and 24 films between 1914 and 1949, and also appeared in radio and television series. Contents: The Lone Wolf The False Faces Alias The Lone Wolf Red Masquerade: Being the Story of The Lone Wolf's Daughter The Lone Wolf Returns