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The Parafaith War: An Epic Space Opera by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

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The Parafaith War is a thrilling space opera by L.E. Modesitt Jr. that explores the complex interplay of religion, politics, and war. Set in a distant future where humanity has colonized the stars, the novel follows the story of Reesa, a young woman who must choose between her faith and her duty to her people.

The Parafaith War

by L. E. Modesitt Jr.

4.4 out of 5

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The Parafaith War begins with the assassination of the Patriarch of the Parafaith, the dominant religion in the Galactic Federation. This event sets off a chain reaction of violence and unrest, as different factions within the Federation vie for power. Reesa, a young woman from the planet Harmony, finds herself caught in the middle of this conflict. She must choose between her loyalty to the Parafaith and her duty to her people.

The Parafaith War is a complex and nuanced novel that explores the many different ways in which religion, politics, and war can interact. Modesitt Jr. does not shy away from the difficult questions, and he forces his readers to confront the often-uncomfortable truths about human nature.

In addition to its exploration of complex themes, The Parafaith War is also a thrilling adventure story. The novel is full of action and intrigue, and Modesitt Jr. keeps his readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.

The Parafaith War is a must-read for fans of space opera, science fiction, and fantasy. It is a complex and thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Meet the Author: L.E. Modesitt Jr.

L.E. Modesitt Jr. is an American science fiction and fantasy author. He has published over 70 novels and short stories, and his work has been translated into over 20 languages. Modesitt Jr. is known for his complex and nuanced characters, his exploration of difficult themes, and his thrilling plots.

Modesitt Jr. was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1943. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1963 to 1967, and he earned a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1972. Modesitt Jr. began writing fiction in the early 1970s, and his first novel, The Fires of Paratime, was published in 1979.

Modesitt Jr. has won numerous awards for his work, including the Nebula Award, the Hugo Award, and the Locus Award. He is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and he has served as the organization's president.

Other Works by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

The Saga of Recluce
The Spellsinger Series
The Imager Portfolio
The Corean Chronicles
The Ethshar Series

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[Image of Reesa, the protagonist of The Parafaith War] [Image of the Galactic Federation capital planet] [Image of a battle scene from The Parafaith War]

The Parafaith War

by L. E. Modesitt Jr.

4.4 out of 5