Being as my computer is in the process of everything being backed up in preparation for reloading the OS, I can't email anyone right now, so James, I'm replying to your email here, via my hubby's computer, which won't let me use my email for some strange reason.
Fixed the typo, and in answer to your question, yes, this is a very long story -- not as long as Slave Race, but respectably long, all the same. We've barely gotten started.
Eric shows up here and there in other stories. He has a bit part in Shell Game and a semi-major part in Blind Mission, and in another one that I can't remember the name of he is the main character. My sis has the manuscript, so if she can find it, I'll post it eventually.
Nan