Kevin’s debut book, Ahead of the Game: The Unlikely Rise of a Detroit Kid Who Forever Changed the Esports Industry, was published by HarperCollins Leadership in 2022. It’s a deeply reported narrative that tells the story of Delane Parnell, who grew up in poverty in Detroit and went on to launch one of the most impactful esports companies ever built.

By age 25, Parnell was the founder and CEO of PlayVS, which secured over $100 million in funding and brought officially sanctioned esports to high schools across America. Ahead of the Game follows the incredible and unlikely journey of Parnell, the motley group of underdogs and hustlers that helped build his startup, and the previously overlooked students now participating in America’s growing esports phenomenon. It’s a tale of perseverance, courage, loyalty, race, family, tragedy, and believing you can overcome the odds—no matter how severely they’re stacked against you. You can order it here.