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NOTE ABOUT MISSING PURCHASE LINKS: In early June 2025, BHC Books, my longtime publisher, announced that it was going out of business, shuttering operations on June 30th. This put all of their authors in the staggering position of having to find another way to get republished, as ALL published works through BHC Press were reverted to the ownership of the authors. Some (probably most) will do as I'm doing currently, scrambling to reformat the books for "Indie" publication. This is a daunting and time-consuming process, involving recreating book covers, re-editing, reformatting text, embedding graphics, etc. When the authors are satisfied that their books are in good shape, they will put them back up for sale on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Draft 2 Digital, etc. Some will, during this process, also be pursuing another publisher for their works. I will be doing that at some point, as well. If you see a work on this page that is no longer available by clicking on a link, fear not... it is just delayed. I will be publishing all books first through Amazon. Thank you for your patience!
Deliver Us from Darkness
When Darkness Comes
2023 Award Winner
Behind the Darkness
That Dark Place
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I guess it requires me to express my feelings about your book Deliver Us From Darkness. ... I can get a very clear picture of who the people are and how they feel. It is like a manual of “How to get to the feet of GOD and get loved.” [It] dismisses doubts like, “He will not accept me, for I am such an evil person.”
(Read more by clicking on
More Testimonies below.)
“
A few nights ago, one of my oldest
and dearest friends called me to tell
me he wanted to talk to me about something... What followed was a long night of praying. I over-nighted my
copy of Deliver Us from Darkness to him. Tonight, he called to tell me he
... prayed the prayer of salvation. Tomorrow, he's going to church for
the first time since we were teenagers!
My friend Cheryl gifted your Deliver Us from Darkness book to me. It's definitely a God story how that all happened. ... Just wanted to say I loved your book! I cried through the last few chapters ... You write well but more than that, this book was used by the Lord to further confirm something He has been speaking. Your book had a specific purpose in my life and for that I thank God that you wrote it!
“
BIO

W. FRANKLIN LATTIMORE
is the creative force behind the
gripping Otherealm Saga, a series published under Direct Impact Books, including Deliver Us from Darkness, When Darkness Comes, Behind the Darkness, and That Dark Place.
His firsthand encounters with the occult during his teenage years fueled the vivid, suspense-laden narratives that define his novels, drawing readers into a world of spiritual intrigue and intense emotion.
With more thrilling stories in development, Lattimore continues to captivate audiences with his unique storytelling.
A U.S. Air Force veteran and Kent State University alumnus
with a B.A. in Political Science, Frank resides in Central Ohio with his wife, Lynn, and their daughter, McKinzie.
Beyond writing, the Lattimores are deeply engaged in their vibrant church community and volunteer efforts.
Frank's passions include teach-ing, reading, fishing, ziplining, roller coaster thrills, and indulging in crispy BBQ wings. Together, he and Lynn enjoy hiking, camping, road trips, biking, and target shooting.
In these streaming audios (left), I share my painful past—personal encounters with darkness—that led to the point in my life where, with no hope, someone came to my rescue.
Note: The rocky relationships within my family were healed in the years that followed. We're all blessed to be in each others' lives. God does wonderful things! In the WQTT Radio Interview, I inadvertently stated that my brother had been 4 or 5 years old, when, in fact, he had been 6 or 7 at the time.
* Recorded at Marietta First Church of the Nazarene
** Edited for Time. Audio from the live broadcast at WQTT 1270 AM.
2022
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by blogger and author Devin Joubert (yo-bear). She asked questions about my writing journey, a question about how someone who wants to become an author can accomplish that goal, and more. Additionally, I spoke about the content of my series, The Otherealm Saga, and why I chose such dark themes to write about.
Check out Devin's YouTube channel:
And Devin's website (which includes her blog):
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