Across the Universe / Beth Revis / 398 pages / First Book in a Series

Told in alternative voices - Elder and Amy, Across the Universe is the story of the airship Godspeed's journey from Sol Earth to Centauri Earth.  Amy had been frozen for the voyage.  As a nonessential person she was only allowed on board because both her parents are essential to the establishment of a colony on the new planet.  They, too, were frozen as the voyage would take many lifetimes.  Amy is unfrozen and almost dies.  She realizes that she will now outlive her parents.  She isn't the only person unfrozen.  Both the others died.  Who is murdering people on the ship?  Eldest, a Hitler-like leader, is indoctrinating Elder into his leadership style:  Difference is the first cause of discord; firm leadership is essential to minimize discord; and individual thought increases discord.  is Eldest the murderer?  What secret is he keeping?