They Looked Away

A chilling psychological thriller from bestelling Patricia Dixon, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell

He survived the spotlight. Now he must survive the truth.

Joe Jarrett thought he'd escaped his past. Once the charismatic frontman of one of the world's biggest rock bands, he now lives a quiet life by the sea, far from the fame and scandal that almost destroyed him.

But when his son brings home a new girlfriend, an explosive exposé thrusts Joe's former band back into the spotlight, reviving allegations of rape, murder and a young girl left to die on tour.

Then the letters begin.

As long-buried secrets resurface, Joe is forced to confront a night he's spent years trying to forget. Because someone knows the truth - and they're determined to make him face it.

Previously published as Venus Was Her Name.

Praise for Patricia Dixon:

‘A clever, tense page-turner with incredible twists and turns.’ DE White

'Actually gave me goosepimples up and down my arms and legs. Excellent!' Jocelyn Dexter

"They Looked Away" was written by Patricia Dixon.

Patricia Dixon is a Manchester-based, internationally bestselling author, widely acclaimed for her gripping psychological thrillers and emotionally compelling women’s fiction. Her storytelling explores the intricacies of family, the tension of hidden secrets, and the resilience of women in the face of betrayal, trauma, and change.
Since her breakout novel, Over My Shoulder, her titles have frequently charted in the Kindle Top 100 and have built her a loyal readership across the UK and beyond. Her novel Coming Home, a heartwarming, multi-generational story of love, family, and rediscovery, has recently been adapted into a screenplay.