@RC_Pointer
Hi!
First off, this is stunning writing. I've always had a penchant for thriller/mystery novels with a dash of romance, or romance novels with a dash of thrill and mystery. Both work.
Honestly, I am just absolutely hooked, and judging by what you've written so far and the description, I'm sure there's a plot twist or two (or more!) coming my way and I cannot wait to see what you do.
As for figuring out who the murderer is, I think I'm too anxious to use my one chance of guessing just now. Maybe sometime later, when my cluelessness sorts itself out and when I've picked up on hints.
Until then, good luck with writing the rest of The Eridanus Files! I'll be waiting.
- emma