--- product_id: 177446940 title: "When She Returned" price: "AED 58" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/177446940-when-she-returned store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # When She Returned **Price:** AED 58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** When She Returned - **How much does it cost?** AED 58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/177446940-when-she-returned) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: When She Returned: 9781542092920: Berry, Lucinda: Books Review: Everything you could want in a wild cult story! - Kate vanished from a parking lot eleven years ago, leaving behind her husband and young daughter. When she shows up at a Montana gas station, clutching an infant and screaming for help, investigators believe she may have been abducted by a cult. Kate’s return flips her family’s world upside down—her husband is remarried, and her daughter barely remembers her. As the family unravels what happened to Kate, a series of shocking revelations shows that Kate’s return is more sinister than any of them could have imagined. "When She Returned" presents a compelling and refreshing narrative centered on a mother's disappearance and the subsequent events following her escape from a cult ten years later. Lucinda's impeccable storytelling presents multiple perspectives, specifically those of Kate, her daughter Abbi, and Meredith, the stepmother. The chapters also gracefully transition between past and present, from Kate's time in The Love Unconditional cult to her reunion with her family. Every interaction was quite captivating, and it became even more so as Kate shared her journey within the cult. The brainwashing perpetrated by the leader were incredibly wild. I despised this monster and couldn't believe the control he had over his followers. It is truly remarkable how Lucinda skillfully depicted the undeniable truth about cults and their misdeeds of using scriptures as a deceptive tool to manipulate the mind. Although I never truly warmed to any of the characters besides Abbi, I found myself entranced by the unfolding drama in both timelines. Each personality evoked some emotion from me, whether it be sympathy or frustration. By the conclusion, what in the actual F! I was utterly stunned and speechless at how things turned out. If you're looking for a cult-themed thriller that will have you intensely flipping pages, "When She Returned" is a must-read! Lucinda, you are the queen of thrillers. Period. Review: A good thriller! - I loved this book, and I highly recommend for a page turning, can’t put down psychological thriller. Lucinda Berry is a master at this genre and she again hit the target. While I felt the ending was rushed and left some “hanging chads,” I enjoyed the story. It captures creepy, uncomfortable psychological mind control and abuse well. While the characters weren’t completely likable, there were well developed. Again, I would have liked to see the book longer and more complete, but over all I recommend. It is a multiple POV, with a nonlinear timeline. I don’t enjoy readying books like that, but it seems that is the popular way to write these days. I am now going to look for any other Lucinda Berry books that I haven’t read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #10,552 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #147 in Psychological Thrillers (Books) #162 in Suspense Thrillers #344 in Domestic Thrillers (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (72,641) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1542092922 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1542092920 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 297 pages | | Publication date | October 15, 2019 | | Publisher | Thomas & Mercer | ## Images ![When She Returned - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vNAZzmKTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything you could want in a wild cult story! *by L***S on January 21, 2026* Kate vanished from a parking lot eleven years ago, leaving behind her husband and young daughter. When she shows up at a Montana gas station, clutching an infant and screaming for help, investigators believe she may have been abducted by a cult. Kate’s return flips her family’s world upside down—her husband is remarried, and her daughter barely remembers her. As the family unravels what happened to Kate, a series of shocking revelations shows that Kate’s return is more sinister than any of them could have imagined. "When She Returned" presents a compelling and refreshing narrative centered on a mother's disappearance and the subsequent events following her escape from a cult ten years later. Lucinda's impeccable storytelling presents multiple perspectives, specifically those of Kate, her daughter Abbi, and Meredith, the stepmother. The chapters also gracefully transition between past and present, from Kate's time in The Love Unconditional cult to her reunion with her family. Every interaction was quite captivating, and it became even more so as Kate shared her journey within the cult. The brainwashing perpetrated by the leader were incredibly wild. I despised this monster and couldn't believe the control he had over his followers. It is truly remarkable how Lucinda skillfully depicted the undeniable truth about cults and their misdeeds of using scriptures as a deceptive tool to manipulate the mind. Although I never truly warmed to any of the characters besides Abbi, I found myself entranced by the unfolding drama in both timelines. Each personality evoked some emotion from me, whether it be sympathy or frustration. By the conclusion, what in the actual F! I was utterly stunned and speechless at how things turned out. If you're looking for a cult-themed thriller that will have you intensely flipping pages, "When She Returned" is a must-read! Lucinda, you are the queen of thrillers. Period. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good thriller! *by R***M on December 5, 2025* I loved this book, and I highly recommend for a page turning, can’t put down psychological thriller. Lucinda Berry is a master at this genre and she again hit the target. While I felt the ending was rushed and left some “hanging chads,” I enjoyed the story. It captures creepy, uncomfortable psychological mind control and abuse well. While the characters weren’t completely likable, there were well developed. Again, I would have liked to see the book longer and more complete, but over all I recommend. It is a multiple POV, with a nonlinear timeline. I don’t enjoy readying books like that, but it seems that is the popular way to write these days. I am now going to look for any other Lucinda Berry books that I haven’t read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read *by G***G on December 28, 2025* I read this book in 3 days! It’s addictive from the beginning leaving you not knowing what’s going to happen next. The ending was a bit abrupt but not terrible. Your questions while reading this book will be answered. ## Frequently Bought Together - When She Returned - The Best of Friends - The Girl Who Was Taken: A Gripping Psychological Thriller --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/177446940-when-she-returned](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/177446940-when-she-returned) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*