Shane is a 1949 western book by Jack Schaefer (November 19, 1907 - January 24, 1991) a twentieth century American author known for his Westerns. It is often considered his greatest novel.

The novel was adapted into the critically acclaimed film Shane (1953), starring Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur and directed by George Stevens. It was also the basis for the 1966 television series Shane, starring David Carradine and directed by Herschel Daugherty and Gary Nelson