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An Author of Direct Impact Books

Books

BOOKS

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!

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Deliver Us from Darkness

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When Darkness Comes

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2023 Award Winner

Behind the Darkness

That Dark Place

Testimonies

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.”

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​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!

TESTIMONIES from READERS

HAIBO
China

DONNA
USA

MARESA
USA

Bio

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.

Delivered from Darkness * - Frank Lattimore
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WQTT Radio ** - Frank Lattimore Interview
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​​​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:

Devin Joubert Interviews

And Devin's website (which includes her blog):

Life, Writing, Wanderlust with Author Devin Joubert

Other Stuff

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

August 23, 2025 - Saturday

Books in the Barn

Books in the Barn Author & Book-Signing Event

Meet Area Christian Authors

Location: 5530 Radnor Rd, Radnor, OH 43066

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

July 19, 2025 - Saturday

A Gathering of Christian Authors
Bi-Monthly Ohio Christian Authors (OCA) Meeting

Location: Hilliard Public Library

4500 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard 43026

11:00 PM to 1:00 PM

November 13, 2025 - Saturday

A Gathering of Christian Authors
Bi-Monthly Ohio Christian Authors (OCA) Meeting

Location: Dublin Public Library

75 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017

11:00 PM to 1:00 PM

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