HOUSTON, TX, December 03, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Franklin Publishers is proud to announce the official release of Distant Lands: Book 2 – Burden of Truth, the captivating sequel to Distant Lands: Dark Horizon. With the fate of Exiled hanging in the balance, Karen Lockridge returns to her beloved world of myth, courage, and prophecy in a story that explores the power of truth and the price of freedom.

In Burden of Truth, readers rejoin Blue, Jack, and their companions as they face new enemies, discover long-hidden legacies, and learn that the struggle for peace often demands the greatest sacrifices. Through heartbreak, triumph, and revelation, Lockridge's storytelling continues to blend rich fantasy worldbuilding with emotional resonance that lingers long after the final page.

"I am proud to announce BURDEN OF TRUTH, the second book in the DISTANT LANDS trilogy is now available. Join Blue, as he realizes his ordained purpose, and Jack and his men as they fight, celebrate and mourn together. A journey where they will realize the high cost of freedom." — Karen Lockridge

Distant Lands: Book 2 – Burden of Truth is now available in all formats through all major online retailers.

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www.franklinpublishers.com
Contact: info@franklinpublishers.com

About the Author:
Karen Lockridge is the author of the Distant Lands fantasy trilogy, an immersive saga that weaves myth, courage, and destiny into a timeless adventure. Her debut, Dark Horizon, established her as a rising voice in modern fantasy. With Burden of Truth, Lockridge continues to explore the emotional depths of heroism, faith, and the meaning of sacrifice.

Franklin Publishers' reader community holds this book in high regard and has added it to its 2025 holiday must-read list.

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