Crossing Blades

Forced into a life she doesn't want to live on the Caribbean island of Antigua, Sofia Patton sets out from her family's plantation on a journey to find her true father. On her venture, not only does she discover herself, but encounters storms on the high seas, pirates, deception, and love.

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Born in Nebraska on August 12, 1995, Madison Hunke has always enjoyed reading and writing. She found the idea for Crossing Blades when she was eleven. Numerous versions were written before she finally decided to publish the latest adaptation, which she started when she was fifteen. Madison lives in central Iowa with her parents and older sister, and enjoys swimming, playing the piano, and spending time with friends.