Book Tour & Giveaway: Shooting at Shadows (Ethan McGuire, #1) by Forest McMullin

SHOOTING AT SHADOWS

Ethan McGuire, Book One

by

Forest McMullin

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Crime Thriller

Publisher: Itsmine Productions

Publication Date: June 9, 2025

Page Count: 312 pages

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SYNOPSIS:

A photograph can tell the truth. It can also get you killed.

Ethan McGuire’s relentless pursuit of explosive stories has cost him his family, his integrity, and now–possibly–his life. While documenting the rise of white supremacist movements in Western New York, Ethan encounters a world of neo-Nazis, heavily armed survivalists, rogue FBI agents, and violent criminals, all with something to hide. But when a crew of ruthless bank robbers starts hunting him for photos he doesn’t even know he has, the stakes turn deadly.

As his enemies close in and his family becomes a target, Ethan must expose the truth–before it buries him. Shooting at Shadows is a relentless thriller and chilling cautionary tale, inspired by the author’s real-life experiences as a photojournalist. It exposes the darkness lurking beneath the surface of American extremism–and the cost of bringing it to light.

PRAISE:

"One hopes that McMullin has further adventures planned for his unlikely hero." –Kirkus Reviews

"...a provocative thriller exploring highly pertinent themes in American culture today..." –Fredrick Soukup, author of Blood up North

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ENJOY AN EXCERPT:

Someone outside began pounding on the truck in time to the chant and within moments it sounded like everyone who could reach the sides was pounding too:

“BOOM BOOM BOOM! BOOM BOOM BOOM!

“KKK! GO AWAY! KKK! GO AWAY!”

It was deafening, like being inside a giant bass drum. The thin metal walls of the truck amplified the beating and Ethan could feel the horrible reverberation in his chest. Everyone moved toward the center of the bed as if the walls could come crashing in on them at any second. The two holding the rear gate down were fighting the door as people outside tried to raise it.

Suddenly the pounding stopped and Ethan felt the truck moving. The crowd was so loud he hadn’t heard the engine start. But how could they get through that mob without running anyone over? Maybe if Kevin went slowly enough, they’d let the truck pass. Surely the police would be able to get there and see to their safety. Then he realized it wasn’t forward motion he felt. The truck was swaying side to side. The chanting changed too. “O-VER! O-VER! O-VER!” They were trying to turn the truck on its side. Ethan didn’t think it could be done, but with this many people it was impossible to know for sure.

Everyone inside moved away from the center and put their hands against the sides to steady themselves. It was like trying to stand in a boat on choppy seas. Back and forth, back and forth the truck rocked, gaining momentum every time. Ethan saw the men holding the door down lose their balance and fall. The door rose and blinded them with brilliant sunlight.

AUTHOR INTERVIEW SPEED ROUND:

Please welcome Forest McMullin, the author of today's featured book, to the blog for a quick Author Interview Speed Round!

Question: What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

Forest: Probably butter pecan. But I’m also a sucker for anything with salted caramel in it. 

Question: Which mythological creature are you most like?

Forest: I feel a bit like the phoenix. After spending most of my adult life as a freelance photographer, I felt burned out. Now I’ve been reborn as a writer. What an exciting change! 

Question: What is the first book you remember making an indelible impression on you?

Forest: Although I remember reading various books as a kid, the first one that really blew me away was One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey. It was such a remarkable combination of uproarious comedy, hallucinogenic delirium, and heart-breaking pathos. Now that I think of it, it’s about time I read it again. 

Question: How do you develop your plot and characters?

Forest: It’s a combination of planning and spontaneity. There are times when I analyze what I’ve written and decide to add or delete sections or characters based on pacing and rhythm. There are other times, however, when through the process of writing, a character or event will just appear. When that happens, it’s pure magic and the best feeling. 

Question: Would you describe your writing space for us?

Forest: Cluttered. When I’m writing the mess is invisible. I close all the other programs besides my word processing, unplug the speakers, and try to focus on the screen. There’s a lot of staring at the blinking cursor involved.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Forest McMullin is a writer based in Atlanta, Georgia. Earlier in his career, he was a photojournalist who specialized in photographing fringe social groups. Today he writes both long and short form fiction. Shooting at Shadows is his first novel.

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