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.

Other Books by Sue Burke
Semiosis duology
Semiosis
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