Eater by Gregory Benford
When Benjamin Knowlton, a distinguished astrophysicist, is presented with evidence of a new artifact heading towards the solar system, he is certain that the figures must be wrong. But they are not. The mysterious object is not only real, it is heading towards us at an incredible velocity. Before long, it becomes clear that a black hole is heading for Earth. A black hole that can change direction. And a black hole that is sending us a message...I DESIRE CONVERSE.EATER is a fast-paced SF thriller from an author who is both a great storyteller and a highly respected scientist. It is a combination that makes for classic SF.More information on this book and others can be found on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk