`Queeen of Fire`is a finalist in the 2015 High Plains Book Awards, Young Adult Category. In the fantasy series, "The Leather Book Tales," a rich stew of cultures bubbles in a landscape of forests, grasslands, mountains, independent towns and cities. The greatest of these is Aquila, the City of Eagles, in the Land of Ameer. In Book One, "Queen of Fire" tragedy strikes 15-year old Rowan, who must find the courage for a journey that will take her far from home. Will she find the answers to her questions? Is someone tracking and following her, and if so, for what purpose?