UNKNOWN

A dystopian thriller by debut author S.P. Mercer.

When the pathogen came, it took their minds before their lives.

Clint is a father on borrowed time. In a world broken by a pathogen that drives men to madness, he's one of the few still clinging to reason. With his son Ezra in tow, he moves through a world where men can't be trusted, where Legions-bands of the lost and violent-roam unchecked, and where the greatest threat may be the one growing inside his own mind.

At the outbreak's edge, Dr. Elizabeth Stevens fought to contain the collapse. But within her team, something darker was taking root. Dr. Jane Tomkins, once a brilliant ally, grew obsessed-crossing ethical lines in her pursuit of a cure, leaving behind a legacy as dangerous as the pathogen itself.

Now, as Clint battles the sickness clawing at his sanity, he must find a way to keep Ezra safe-before he becomes the very thing he fears.

Fractured Horizons is a gritty, emotional debut about love, sacrifice, and what remains when humanity fractures beyond repair.

S.P. Mercer is the author of Fractured Horizons, a bold and immersive debut that defies easy classification. Blending elements of dystopian fiction, psychological drama, and speculative suspense, Mercer's writing dives deep into complex family ties, fractured identities, and the moral gray zones that shape human survival.Working in eCommerce and holding a diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mercer approaches storytelling with a builder's precision and a thinker's curiosity. His worlds feel lived-in and tangible-crafted with the meticulous eye of someone who understands how systems work, and how easily they can fail.Told early in his journey by literary professionals that his work couldn't be neatly defined by genre, Mercer embraced that as a strength rather than a setback. His stories push boundaries, unafraid to explore subjects that some might find too risky or uncomfortable-because, for Mercer, fiction is at its best when it challenges both writer and reader to confront what lies beneath the surface.When he isn't writing, Mercer can be found exploring new technologies, reimagining the future through what-if questions, and finding inspiration in the spaces where order, emotion, and chaos collide.