Human survival hinges on an bizarre alliance i n 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 Interference Immunity Index Dual Memory