The Ethos Effect
 The Ethos Effect (2003) is a science fiction novel by L. E. Modesitt Jr.. It is a sequel to The Parafaith War. It is set in a future where humanity has spread to the stars and divided into several factions. Many factions including the Eco-Tech Coalition the Revenants of the Prophet (revs) and the Taran Empire are engaged in escalating conflict over territory and their competing social philosophies. Against this background former Taran Empire officer Van C.