Jeremy Lane (April 29, 1893 - September 19, 1963) was an American writer of mystery and lost world short stories and novels. His stories appeared in pulp magazines including The All-Story Weekly, Top-Notch Magazine, The Smart Set and People's Favorite Magazine. His books, usually starring his detective hero Whitney Wheat, included Death To Drumbeat, Murder Menageries, Murder Spoils Everything, Kill Him Tonight, The Left Hand of God and Murder Has Bright Eyes. His novel, Yellow Men Sleep, was published by The Century Company in 1919.