*Named a Most Anticipated SFF Fiction Book by New Scientist, Gizmodo, Vol 1 Brooklyn, the A.V. Club, and Tor.com* – *Named a Most Anticipated SFF Fiction Book by New Scientist, Gizmodo, Vol 1 Brooklyn, the A.V. Club, and Tor.com*
"Terrifying, entertaining, and thought-provoking. . . There's a spattering of gore, a connection to a psychopathic serial killer, and a secret government agenda to introduce alien matter into human genes–in other words, a little something for everyone, science fiction fans and mystery fans alike." – Kirkus Reviews
"Masterful . . . Combines a missing-person case, romantic reconciliation, and a riveting sci-fi what-if . . . A thoroughly satisfying near-future glimpse of both disaster and salvation." – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Don't miss. . . Percy's novel defies categorization – part sci-fi, part mystery, wholly absorbing." –Star Tribune – Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
"Award-winning author Benjamin Percy delivers both a gripping science fiction thriller and a dazzling examination of a planet–and a marriage–that have broken." – The Nerd Daily
"Mr. Percy has given us a smart twist on the War of the Worlds plot. In H.G. Wells's story, microbes are the key to defeating the Martian war machines. In The Unfamiliar Garden, a different sort of weapon will be necessary. But the seeds of disaster, you might say, are quite literally already with us, just waiting for one more evolutionary jump. Like viruses."
– Wall Street Journal