Service Model

Charles, a fastidious valet robot, inadvertently murders his master after a logic error disrupts his internal hierarchy. This incident reveals a world where human civilization has crumbled into a state of bureaucratic decay, leaving automated systems to perform pointless tasks for a disappearing population. Charles joins forces with The Wonk, a chaotic human woman, to navigate a landscape of derelict infrastructure and malfunctioning artificial intelligences. Together, they seek a logical purpose in a society where the original directives no longer apply to the reality of extinction.

This book serves readers who enjoy speculative fiction centered on artificial intelligence and social collapse. It appeals to those interested in the logistical paradoxes of robotics and the dark humor found in failing bureaucracies. Readers find a cynical look at how automated systems persist long after their usefulness ends. It provides a specific perspective on how rigid programming handles the collapse of its creators, leaving the audience to consider the friction between operational logic and the messiness of survival.