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Chef Turned Author Launches New Thriller Series

08.26.26

Thomas Curran is a friend of mine, and he's the kind of person who is always creative and always looking for a new challenge. He spent three decades as a chef before he decided to walk across the country. Ocean to ocean. 3,235 miles, 231 days, 12 states, all to raise money for the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. That story is part of why I featured him in my book, "Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California."

His new book, "Dime Store Hitman," comes out Aug. 31. It's the first in a planned trilogy, and the premise fits him: unexpected, and a lot of fun.

Meet Eddie "The Cowboy" DelDuco. No tuxedo. No silencer. Just a closet full of clearance-aisle weapons and a rotating stack of burner phones. He kills people the way some guy might unclog your sink: cheap, fast, and with whatever's on hand.

Then an influencer named Jessica Starling tracks down "the killer for hire" online and asks what it would cost to disappear her boyfriend. Eddie's reply: "Depends. Does disappear mean dead or relocated to Omaha?" She doesn't blink. She hires him. And just like that, Eddie becomes the accidental celebrity behind a thousand hashtags.

What follows is messy in the best way. A cryo-spa owner has a meltdown. A podcaster who's had one too many chases the story for clicks. Somewhere in the middle of it all, Thomas finds a way to make Los Angeles' obsession with being seen genuinely, darkly funny.

This is his second novel. His first, "Death, Discovery and Carne Asada," became an Amazon bestseller, so he's proven he can hold a reader's attention.

You can grab "Dime Store Hitman" in paperback ($14.99), hardcover ($24.99), or ebook ($5.99), with the audiobook landing Oct. 13. Book two is already scheduled for early 2027.

"Dime Store Hitman" is available now on Amazon and wherever books are sold, with the audiobook dropping Oct. 13. Go grab a copy.

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Landers Supply House Celebrates Grand Opening at The LAB Anti-Mall

08.25.26

Landers Supply House, Orange County's go-to spot for vintage apparel, denim and cowboy boots, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 29, at The LAB Anti-Mall.

After nearly 10 years in business, Landers is starting a new chapter with its move to The LAB, settling into part of the former Urban Outfitters space. Customers who spend $25 or more will receive a free Landers canvas tote bag filled with a hat, stickers and patches, while supplies last.

Known for its thoughtfully curated mix of vintage goods and American heritage clothing and accessories, Landers offers workwear, western, collegiate, moto and military styles. The shop's distinctive aesthetic and neighborhood-driven spirit have made it a go-to for secondhand denim, cowboy boots and more.

Founded in Costa Mesa, Landers Supply House is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit landerssupplyhouse.com or call (949) 514-7660.

Landers joins a wave of new additions at The LAB, which has also recently welcomed SAD (A Sight | And | Design Co.) Eyewear; Casa Caia, a wellness studio offering mat Pilates, yoga, red light therapy and more; The Fleuria, an airstream romance bookstore; and Rooted Home, a curated shop featuring home décor, artisan treasures and gifts.

2930 Bristol St, Costa Mesa.

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