Semiosis

Human survival hinges on an bizarre alliance in Semiosis, a character driven science fiction novel of first contact by debut author Sue Burke.

2019 Campbell Memorial Award Finalist

2019 Locus Finalist for Best Science Fiction Novel

Locus 2018 Recommended Reading List

New York Public Library--Best of 2018

Forbes--Best Science Fiction Books of 2019-2019

The Verge--Best of 2018

Thrillist--Best Books of 2018

Vulture--10 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2018

Chicago Review of Books--The 10 Best Science Fiction Books of 2018

Texas Library Association--Lariat List Top Books for 2019

Colonists from Earth wanted the perfect home, but they'll have to survive on the one they found. They don't realize another life form watches...and waits...

Only mutual communication can forge an alliance with the planet's sentient species and prove that humans are more than tools.