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Lou Vane

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New Zealand

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Young Adult, Science Fiction

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Lou Vane is a New Zealand–born, Adelaide-based author of young adult post-apocalyptic fiction. She is best known for the Fortune Falls series, a character-driven survival story that blends high-stakes adventure with found family, loyalty, and the resilience of young people forced to grow up far too quickly.

Inspired by rugged landscapes, mountains, and remote wilderness, Lou’s stories explore what remains when the world falls apart — not just survival, but humanity, connection, and hope. Her writing is known for immersive settings, emotionally grounded characters, and friendships that feel as real as the danger they face.

When she’s not writing (or obsessing over timelines, translations, and audiobooks), Lou can usually be found planning the ...more

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	Fortune Falls (Fortune Falls, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 3,042 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Novas (Fortune Falls, #2) 4.31 avg rating — 1,926 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ark (Fortune Falls, #3) 4.41 avg rating — 1,684 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Echoes (Fortune Falls, #4) 4.47 avg rating — 1,430 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Three Falls (Fortune Falls, #5) 4.48 avg rating — 1,127 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ethan and Skye: A Fortune Falls Novella 4.15 avg rating — 162 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fortune Falls, Book 1 by Lou Vane (Goodreads Author), Maria Cristina Posada Slye (Narrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Lou Vane made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Merge title topic " Hello, can you please merge the duplicates of: The Ark: Fortune Falls Band 3 ISBN: 978-1764255356 ASIN: B0G6M6PS6V Thank you in advance! "
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Lou Vane made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Merge title topic " Hello, can you please merge the duplicates of: Novas: Fortune Falls Band 2 ISBN: 978-1764255349 ASIN: B0G64NF2D5 Thank you in advance! "
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Lou Vane made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Merge title topic " Hello, can you please merge the duplicates of: Fortune Falls Band 1 ISBN: 978-1764255325 ASIN: B0G64ZRQT7 Thank you in advance! "
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Lou Vane made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Merge title topic " Hello, can you please merge the duplicates of :Fortune Falls Band 1 ISBN: 978-1764255325 ASIN: B0G64ZRQT7 Thank you in advance! "
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Lou Vane made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Merge title topic " Hello, can you please merge the duplicates of Three Falls: Fortune Falls Tome 5 ISBN: 978-1764255318 ASIN: B0FMYG46QZ Thank you in advance! "
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“Ouch, that’s a bit harsh. I guess I have something to prove then.”
“Don’t we all.”
― Lou Vane, Fortune Falls

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“But ever since then, I find myself constantly choosing to be near him. I like the way I feel when I’m with him, and it dawns on me what that feeling is. He makes me feel like it’s okay to be me.”
― Lou Vane, Fortune Falls

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