New York: Baen, 1985. First Baen Printing, January 1985. Three original novellas of first contact and future war: “The Scapegoat” (Cherryh—Hugo finalist), “Seasons” (Haldeman), and “Cordon Sanitaire” (Zahn). Edited by Elizabeth (Betsy) Mitchell for Baen, 1985; first printing credited with Rick Sternbach cover art. A tight, focused showcase from three.....