The Lone Wolf

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Ever since leaving behind the memories of his early, troubled childhood, Michael Lanyard was already on his way to becoming a notorious sneak thief. Now known only as the Lone Wolf, he is soon faced with a plethora of exciting and perilous adventures that will keep you at the edge of your seat.

The Lone Wolf is one of Louis Joseph Vance’s most impressive and dynamic stories. Taking place in France, it follows the life and adventures of a young boy who grows up to become a skilled thief, after having been rescued from an abusive childhood. His mentor, the kindhearted thief who had saved him, becomes a driving influence in the life of his young apprentice, eventually leading him on the path of a true hero.

Vance shows us a friendly, fast-paced and remarkably unpredictable side of the thriller literature as it was at the beginning of the 20th century. The Lone Wolf is a character who constantly finds himself having to escape from the most unexpected situations, while beating the odds on his new path of redemption.

He encounters the beautiful Lucia Bennon, who convinces him to turn a new leaf, attempting to return stolen jewels, while avoiding the deadly crime syndicate that wants nothing more but to eliminate him. A thrilling tale ensues in which our hero has to face numerous dangers, while his readers never really know which step will be his last. A truly fast-pace tale of action and adventure, The Lone Wolf is considered by many to be an exceptional pulp fiction novel that was quite underrated during the time of its initial publication.

As years passed, however, it became more and more clear that Vance was ahead of his time with this stunning tale, and managed to create a novel that rivals the exciting adventures you would encounter in modern books and movies.
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