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February 21, 2026

Cover Reveal – CHIMERA SKIN

Chimera Skin cover reveal

Today we are excited to reveal the cover art of Johnny Compton‘s Chimera Skin.

First contact. Apocalyptic. A messianic alien. This is unlike anything you’ve read from Johnny before.

The cover was designed by Alan Lastufka.

Chimera Skin will be released in paperback and eBook in November!

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