Britain's forgotten serial killer by John Lucas

Pen and Sword Books is a UK-based publishing company founded in 1990, focusing on non-fiction history books. It emerged from the Barnsley Chronicle newspaper group, driven by public interest in local history. The company has established itself as a leading publisher in military history, especially after acquiring the Leo Cooper imprint. Pen and Sword publishes over 350 new titles each year, with a backlist of around 7,000 titles covering a wide range of historical topics, including military, naval, aviation, local history, genealogy, social history, and more.

In 2017, Pen and Sword expanded into lifestyle publishing with the White Owl imprint, which includes books on health, hobbies, gardening, and wildlife. The company aims to "bring you closer to the past" by exploring new and forgotten aspects of history, often through personal stories and unconventional narratives. They welcome new book proposals and actively encourage submissions from authors. Pen and Sword Books serves a diverse audience, including history enthusiasts, military history readers, genealogists, and those interested in lifestyle topics.