When Averie reluctantly agrees to be the fourteenth guest at an exclusive dinner party to avert bad luck, little does she know that she'll be the one in need of salvation when chaos descends. Averie Cooke has always shunned the old Faulkner plantation, haunted by a gruesome past where a slave was hung unjustly, triggering a tragic chain of horrific events. However, Averie's decision to attend the party leads her to an unexpected journey when she and another mysterious guest are transported back to the year 1859, precisely one month before the hanging. As the stakes heighten, Averie realizes the only escape is to prevent the tragic massacre that occurred afterwards. Can she overcome her fear to rewrite history? "Thirteen for Dinner" unfolds as a gripping thriller, exploring themes of racism, slavery, hatred, and fear. In a narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat, Averie's journey unveils the transformative power of love as the only force capable of overcoming the darkness that pervades the plantation's history. Get ready for a page-turner that delves into the complexities of human nature and the enduring strength of compassion.