Karen Lockridge Returns with a Powerful Sequel in the Acclaimed Distant Land

A Journey of Destiny, Courage, and Sacrifice Unfolds This Holiday Season

TEXAS, November 20, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Franklin Publishers proudly announces the upcoming release of Distant Lands: Book 2 – Burden of Truth, the highly anticipated sequel to Karen Lockridge’s breakout fantasy novel Distant Lands: Dark Horizon. Set for release before Christmas 2025, the next installment continues the sweeping saga of courage, prophecy, and the eternal struggle between light and shadow.

Building upon the mythic foundation of Dark Horizon, Burden of Truth expands the world of Distant Lands with new heroes, resurrected legacies, and an ancient evil awakening once more. The people of Exiled stand on the brink of final war, fighting for freedom and the survival of their world. Through vivid storytelling and emotional depth, Lockridge delivers a tale of loyalty, love, and the high cost of truth.

“I am so excited to welcome the second book in the trilogy DISTANT LANDS, BURDEN OF TRUTH. Follow me into the world of new heroes, and ancient evil destined to meet in a final battle. Meet the people in Exiled, dedicated to sacrifice everything for the freedom of their people. Stand with the men and women who fight for a new world, and mourn those lost in the fight.” — Karen Lockridge

Rich in emotion and scale, Burden of Truth continues the journey that began in Dark Horizon, taking readers deeper into the heart of destiny itself.
Distant Lands: Book 2 – Burden of Truth will be available in paperback and eBook through major online retailers and the Franklin Publishers Bookstore later this month.

For more information, please visit:
www.franklinpublishers.com
Contact: info@franklinpublishers.com


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