ISFDB states that this is a second BCE but the jacket does not conform with the second edition points, but rather the first. Tight, clean, flat, square, crisp and sharp book in DJ with light wear, small nicks and tears. On the future Earth all humanity must serve the Plan of Man. THE REEFS OF SPACE Far beyond the orbit of Pluto, half-mythical bodies circle the Solar System--the Reefs of Space, unknown, shrouded in mystery, the goal of human conquest, the obsession of the Plan of Man, tyrannical ruler of Earth. STARCHILD A mysterious being of awesome powers, the Starchild has sent an ultimatum to Earth, demanding that the Plan of Man abdicate his control over humanity. If not, the Starchild will extinguish the Sun the Plan of Man's realm will become a frozen, lifeless waste. ROGUE STAR A passionate human love sets in motion forces of cosmic power unleashes the Starchild, a creation that knows neither love nor hate and understands only "life." But even "life" is not necessarily life as humans define it.