Ratha's Creature (The Named Book 1)

Twenty-five million years in the past, a clan of sentient, prehistoric big cats called the Named have their own language, traditions, and law. Led by Meoran, they herd horses and deer for food while defending against predatory raiders known as the UnNamed. The clan faces constant pressure and struggles to survive. A young female named Ratha discovers fire, which she calls the Red Tongue—a powerful force of both life and destruction. Recognizing that Ratha's mastery of fire threatens his authority, Meoran banishes her from the clan. Exiled among the savage UnNamed, Ratha learns about both them and herself. As her tribe faces relentless attacks without the Red Tongue's protection, questions arise: Can Ratha return to her people? Will the Named survive? How will fire change the clan forever? This coming-of-age story combines adventure, triumph, and heartbreak in an epic fantasy about a tribe of prehistoric cats.