Spin by Robert Charles Wilson (2005)

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My rating: ★★★★

This BDO makes the stars and moon disappear, and no-one knows why. It is a first-contact story, with lots of character development and tons of science thrown in.

This book is a Hugo award winner and is highly recommended. Like Eon, it is the first book of a 3-part series.