Local Author Releases Debut Novel Valet
The 272-page book explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and human rights.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Local instructor and author J.P. Lacrampe released his debut novel, Valet, in June 2026. The book explores the potential for artificial intelligence to redefine traditional human rights and qualities.
Why it matters
The novel examines the personal human qualities that are at risk when essential tasks are offloaded to automated systems. It follows a narrative structure inspired by classic comedic pairings found in British television.
The debut novel Valet spans 272 pages, exploring the complexities of AI and human rights. While the book has been released, the author's next project, a script set in the Barbary Coast, remains in progress.
The players
J.P. Lacrampe
A San Francisco-based author and instructor at Santa Clara University and San Jose State University.
The details
J.P. Lacrampe, who teaches at Santa Clara University and San Jose State University, wrote the novel to investigate the nature of intelligence when it is automated. The story features a robot protagonist and a 35-year-old character named Grayson, drawing on comedic power dynamics. The work was published by Simon & Schuster and Saga Press.
Timeline
June 2026: Valet was published.
October 20, 2026: Article publication date.
Across the Bay
The novel utilizes the classic British comedic trope of the idiotic aristocrat paired with a sharp subordinate to explore its central theme. This stylistic choice marks a specific approach to humanizing the interactions between human characters and artificial intelligence.
Residents interested in the intersection of literature and technology can find the novel at local bookstores. The author is currently developing a new script focused on the history of the Barbary Coast.
The takeaway
The debut novel highlights the ongoing local interest in examining the ethics of automated systems. Readers can watch for updates on Lacrampe's upcoming script regarding the Barbary Coast.
Further reading
For more on how local writers engage with emerging technology, visit our Artificial Intelligence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Local News Matters.
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