4 books • 1 rivalry • infinite confidence

The Day I Beat Kathy

A legendary 5K upset. A universe of consequences. A prequel nobody asked for (but everybody needed). And a "where are they now?" update that shows zero remorse.

Fast reads Stick-figure illustrations Unreasonably quotable
Book 4 cover: Where Are They Now?
Featured: Book 4 Ten years later… still smug.

Where Are They Now?

The reunion episode nobody can look away from. New goals. Old grudges. Highly questionable cardio decisions.

The books

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Book 1 cover: The Day I Beat Kathy
Book 1 The legend

The Day I Beat Kathy

A high-stakes 5K. A smug wink. History wrote itself.

Book 2 cover: The Prequel
Book 2 The setup

The Prequel

Poker night. Lulu. Selfies. Destiny stretching.

Book 3 cover: The Aftermath
Book 3 The fallout

The Aftermath

The victory was real. The consequences were realer.

Book 4 cover: Where Are They Now?
Book 4 The reunion

Where Are They Now?

Ten years later. Everyone is thriving. Allegedly.

Ridiculously real reviews

Totally authentic quotes from definitely-not-fictional people. Sure.

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"I came for the story. I stayed for the audacity."

"This book made me cancel plans."

"I underlined so much I basically rewrote it."

"It's not for everyone. It's for people with taste."

About the author

Written and illustrated by Eric Stevens. Minimalist drawings. Maximalist confidence. If you read one and laugh out loud, you're legally required to tell one friend.