The Lover (2004 novel)
 The Lover is a 2004 crime fiction novel written by Laura Wilson and first published in the United Kingdom by Orion Publishing Group on 17 June 2004. A fictionalized account of the activities of a serial killer known as Blackout Ripper who began killing prostitutes in London during World War II the novel follows the viewpoints of three different people including the killer as their individual lives begin to intersect.It was released in the United States by Orion's American branch.