Parafaith books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Parafaith series?"

"There are two books in the Parafaith series, published between 1996 and 2003."

Q: "What is the first book in the Parafaith series?"

"The first book in the Parafaith series is The Parafaith War, published in 1996."

Q: "Do you need to read the Parafaith books in order?"

"The Parafaith War (1996) should be read before The Ethos Effect (2003), as the second book builds on the world and some characters from the first, though each tells a complete story with its own protagonist."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Parafaith War	1996	L.E. Modesitt Jr	Buy
2	The Ethos Effect	2003	L.E. Modesitt Jr	Buy

The Parafaith series examines what happens when religious fundamentalism meets advanced military technology. The Parafaith War (1996) introduces a future civilization where an expansionist theocracy threatens interstellar peace, and a military officer must confront the ethical implications of the conflict. The Ethos Effect (2003) continues in the same universe with related themes.

Both novels reflect Modesitt’s interest in how institutions, belief systems, and individual conscience interact — themes he explores through detailed world-building and characters forced to make difficult choices about duty, ethics, and the acceptable costs of security.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Parafaith series?

There are two books in the Parafaith series, published between 1996 and 2003.

What is the first book in the Parafaith series?

The first book in the Parafaith series is The Parafaith War, published in 1996.

Do you need to read the Parafaith books in order?

The Parafaith War (1996) should be read before The Ethos Effect (2003), as the second book builds on the world and some characters from the first, though each tells a complete story with its own protagonist.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order