Serial Killers, the Blitz, and the Cracks in Britain's Wartime Myth

Serial Killers, the Blitz, and the Cracks in Britain's Wartime Myth

Published: February 25, 2026

Duration: 34:26



In this episode of the Explaining History Podcast, we're joined by writer Susan Barrett to discuss her new novel, *All Cats Are Grey*—a dark and compelling work of historical fiction set against the backdrop of the London Blitz.


The book tells the story of four very different people, each of whom has committed what might be called a "necessary murder" in their past. They come together during the chaos of the blackout to use their lethal skills against a serial rapist and murderer who is exploiting the wartime disruption to terrorise th...