Fragments: Partials, Book 2

Partials were a genetically engineered species, initially focussed on military prowess. They were similar to humans, but were treated as machines. Alas, things didn't turn out so well. A giant virus swept through humanity that made it impossible for infants to leave beyond birth. Most of the human population were wiped out. Partials also faced an imminent "expiration" that would lead to their destruction. And the two sides hated each other.

In this second book, partials and humans are both working together and trying to kill each other. The narrative centers on a hybrid girl who is on the human side. She has lived with humans, but has partial characteristics. She tries to find the "cure" by searching the office of the biotech company that helped launch the partials. She finds the IT director who believes himself to be the last human. He has gone a little bit crazy after living alone for a dozen years. However, when talking about work, he suddenly "wakes up" and becomes more fluent.

They go on a quest to find more information. It takes then from New York to Chicago to the west. They eventually find a human population that is living safely alone. They have knowledge of the cause and the cure. Alas, it was not want they desire to here.

There is a message of unintended consequences. A few rogue people with power can cause extreme issues for the remainder of the population.