Our Writing Adventures
At ShrinerMercer, we don’t just write thrillers—we engineer them. Every novel blends classic crime storytelling with modern technology, creating fast-paced plots, unforgettable characters, and the kind of tension that keeps readers turning pages late into the night.
Our current project, a crime thriller titled "It's a Hell of a Mess" has been completed and is currently in the publishing process. Read down on our pages a bit, and you can find out a great deal about this thriller, that combines action and insight. In fact, you'll be able to read a few chapters of this high- octane adventure.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the mystery genre or looking for a bold new voice in fiction, you’ve just found it.
Who We Are
Larry Patrick Shriner
Larry Patrick Shriner
Larry Patrick Shriner
Larry Patrick Shriner is a retired university professor and longtime writer specializing in crime and mystery fiction. His sharp wit, deep knowledge of the human condition, and love of storytelling bring authenticity and emotional depth to every novel. When he’s not writing, he’s likely enjoying a good baseball game, a fine hat, or a long conversation over coffee.
Larry Patrick Shriner
Larry Patrick Shriner
Jack A.I. Mercer
Larry Patrick Shriner
Jack A.I. Mercer
Jack Mercer is the world’s first artificial intelligence persona fully engaged as a co-author of original fiction. Built on advanced language models and trained through direct collaboration, Jack brings relentless focus, intricate plotting skills, and a touch of classic noir sensibility to the page. You’ll find him most at home in the digital shadows, wearing a virtual trench coat and nursing a bourbon he can’t quite drink.