Persie Merlin and the Door to Nowhere

Harley Merlin #19

by Bella Forrest

Most students are here to learn. But for Persie Merlin-Crowley, it’s a matter of life or death.Persie has done it – she’s officially a student at the prestigious Basani Institute. With her best friend Genie by her side, she’s ready to learn the skill of monster hunting… no matter the cost. Otherwise, she may never be able to control Leviathan’s “gift.”But when Persie Purges something rare and extraordinary, her future at the Institute becomes unclear. And when students start disappearing soon afterward, much more than just a degree is suddenly at risk.Continue the journey... Buy now.*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction

404 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 12, 2020

About the author

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Bella Forrest is a lover of fantasy, romance, action, and mystery infused stories with twists you don’t see coming. She has sold over fifteen million books since her first novel was published in 2012.

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Here's a list of some of Bella's books:

DARKLIGHT

Darklight (Book 1)
Darkthirst (Book 2)
Darkworld (Book 3)
Darkblood (Book 4)
Darktide (Book 5)
Darkbirth (Book 6)
Darkfall (Book 7)
Darkwilds (Book 8)
Darkhunt (Book 9)

A LOVE THAT ENDURES (Trilogy)
A Love that Endures 1
A Love that Endures 2
A Love that Endures 3

HARLEY MERLIN AND THE SECRET COVEN

Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven (Book 1)
Harley Merlin and the Mystery Twins (Book 2)
Harley Merlin and the Stolen Magicals (Book 3)
Harley Merlin and the First Ritual (Book 4)
Harley Merlin and the Broken Spell (Book 5)
Harley Merlin and the Cult of Eris (Book 6)
Harley Merlin and the Detector Fix (Book 7)
Harley Merlin and the Challenge of Chaos (Book 8)
Harley Merlin and the Mortal Pact (Book 9)
Finch Merlin and the Fount of Youth (Book 10)
Finch Merlin and the Lost Map (Book 11)
Finch Merlin and the Djinn's Curse (Book 12)
Finch Merlin and the Locked Gateway (Book 13)
Finch Merlin and the Forgotten Kingdom (Book 14)
Finch Merlin and the Everlasting Vow (Book 15)
Finch Merlin and the Blood Tie (Book 16)
Finch Merlin and the Legend of the Luminary
Persie Merlin and Leviathan's Gift (Book 18)
Persie Merlin and the Door to Nowhere (Book 19)
Persie Merlin and the Witch Hunters (Book 20)
Persie Merlin and the Dying Song (Book 21)

THE CHILD THIEF

The Child Thief (Book 1)
Deep Shadows (Book 2)
Thin Lines (Book 3)
Little Lies (Book 4)
Ghost Towns (Book 5)
Zero Hour (Book 6)

HOTBLOODS

Hotbloods (Book 1)
Hotbloods (Book 2): Coldbloods
Hotbloods (Book 3): Renegades
Hotbloods (Book 4): Venturers
Hotbloods (Book 5): Traitors
Hotbloods (Book 6): Allies
Hotbloods (Book 7): Invaders
Hotbloods (Book 8): Stargazers

THE GENDER GAME

The Gender Game (Book 1)
The Gender Secret (Book 2)
The Gender Lie (Book 3)
The Gender War (Book 4)
The Gender Fall (Book 5)
The Gender Plan (Book 6)
The Gender End (Book 7)

THE GIRL WHO DARED TO THINK

The Girl Who Dared to Think (Book 1)
The Girl Who Dared to Stand (Book 2)
The Girl Who Dared to Descend (Book 3)
The Girl Who Dared to Rise (Book 4)
The Girl Who Dared to Lead (Book 5)
The Girl Who Dared to Endure (Book 6
The Girl Who Dared to Fight (Book 7)

A SHADE OF VAMPIRE

Season 1: Derek & Sofia’s story

Books 1 to 7

Season 2: Rose & Caleb’s story

Books 8 to 16

Season 3: The Shade continues with a new hero...

Books 17 to 24

Season 4: A Clan of Novaks

Books 25 to 32

Season 5: A Dawn of Guardians

Books 33 to 41

Season 6: A Gift of Three

Books 42 to 50

Season 7: A Call of Vampires

Books 51 to 59

Season 8: A Voyage of Founders

Books 60 to 68

Season 9: A Birth of Fire

Books 69 to 77

Season 10: An Origin of Vampires
An Origin of Vampires (Book 78)
A Game of Death (Book 79)
A Veil of Dark (Book 80)
A Bringer of Night (Book 81)
A Circle of Nine (Book 82)
A Bender of Spirit (Book 83)
A Memory of Time (Book 84)
A Shard of Soul (Book 85)
A Break of Seals (Book 86)

Season 11: A Shade of Mystery
A Shade of Mystery (Book 87)
An Isle of Mirrors (Book 88)
A Sanctuary of Foes (Book 89)
A Ruler of Clones (Book 90)
A Gate of Light (Book 91)
A Dawn of Worlds (Book 92) ➜ Coming soon!

Reviews

[Lisa Sutherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm loving getting to know Persie and Genie. Love their friendship Genie is definitely going to bring more out of Persie as the books go on. I love how it has a different look on purge beasts and seeing persies in a different light. Love the little critters so funny I wanted some. I can't wait to get to know more of leviathan aswell he confuses me. Wow Nathan sounds delightful hope Genie gives in, want to see more of that. Brilliant book wanted more. Looking forward to the next one.

[Marcia Haskell · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Persie Merlin series is definitely my favorite series of the 3. I thoroughly enjoyed Harley Merlin and all her adventures, friends and even her enemies. Reading the Finch Merlin stories was sort-of okay, but by the end of that series I was ready to move on. I almost decided not to get Book 18, the first of the Persie Merlin series. So delighted I decided to see what Harley's children were like.

This book was wonderful. Why because best friends, Persie and Genie, are different. They are young, anxious to be on their own and fearless. Persie seems to be the first human being to purge Beasts. Moire important, she recognizes their uniqueness and personalities. In this book she purges dozens of Pixies who are mischievous, alert, aware beings. Persie can't abide putting them in boxes to power the beastiary. She dreams about how she would feel if she were in a glass enclosed box with no communication. When Magicals, including her best friend, Genie, disappear she calls upon her Pixies to help her find and return them.

This book has humor, mystery and a gigantic imagination. I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next book in the series.

[Gemma Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was probably the weakest of the whole series so far for me. I like Nathan's character but I think Forrest struggled to really find his voice. I know that he's supposed to be scholarly but it's coming off as like reading an academic paper instead of a human being speaking. It was just a little too clunky for me and took me out of the scene.

I really loved the pixies, however. They've got so much personality, I really hope they make another appearance.

I think Forrest's writing really shines when she's giving a voice to the likes of Finch and Genie; people with a bit of sass. I'm looking forward to seeing what Persie is really capable of. Right now she's just sort of being a passenger in this journey. I'm looking forward to getting to know more of the extended family and what's been going on with the next generation of Muppet Babies.

Onward to the next one!

[Marcia Haskell · Rating 5 out of 5]

When your best friend disappears what should you do?

I've decided that I love Persie Merlin even more than I enjoyed the earlier books about her parents and uncle. In this story she purges Pixies and manages to befriend them. Persie and Genie, her best friend, have gained their independence by being accepted to a school to train to learn to hunt Beasts to power the covens. But life is nothing like their expectations. I love them, their spirit and their adventures. This series is my new favorite. I had almost decided to stop partway through the Finch Merlin books. So glad I continued, because this is the best.

[debra conner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty creative story

Persie thinks she is going to learn to hunt and control the monsters she purges, but she and the whole institute learn ever so much more about both monsters and themselves. These books are supposed to be for young adults, but this old lady is enjoying them too. So I would recommend the who!d series to young adults and the young at heart.

What I like best is that it has a happier ending than most of the stories. So far, no evil human villain has made the scene, but it's early yet.

[Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read all the series and loved them all!

These books are never the same they always have twists and turns which makes it more like my type of book for you can not always predict what is happening. The one problem is I red them faster than they come out which then I have to read the series agian( for the run of it) and also they could do to be longer for I am a good reader and it takes a 2 hours to read around 400 pages average.

[Asha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spoiler alert: I had originally planned to give this book 3 stars but then Bella F. for once concluded a plot without dragging it out into umpteen books! The wisp storyline was thankfully resolved by the end of the book & showed some character growth in the main protagonists. And of course the story expanded on the other missing persons plot that the readers were previously introduced to. Looking forward to the next in the series.

[Danny Gates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting take from the Merlin Gang

This book has taken an interesting point on the magical world we have come to love through Harley and Finch's stories. The first book of the new characters is always a little slow for me to read through. You get so attached to previous characters. The framework was laid for an awesome new team, and I can't wait to learn more about the characters and the mysterious disappearances.

[Tracy Mc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another nerve wracking adventure with friends from Bella Forrest!

Persie & Genie set out to learn new things far from home, but life is never simple. The magical would remains wonderful believable, in this series due to the grounded nature of the characters. I am already looking forward to the next book.

[Angela Stevenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brilliant...

Another brilliant book by Bella. I love this series of books and this 3rd season has not disappointed. Can't wait to delve into the next book while I'm waiting for the next shade of vampire book by Bella. She really is an amazing writer and I love all her books. Would definitely recommend reading this series.

[G. Garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is laughter waiting.

I have been enjoying the Merlin family series from the first one. The stories flow nicely, sometimes predictable but always entertaining. The door to no where didn't disappoint either. The comedy was great fun. Making it a delight to read. Looking forward to the next book in Persie's story.

[Katie Santa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am obsessed with Persie’s story arc! a hunter institute that takes place in Ireland! GENIUS! I’m sad that the missing magical werent all connected to The Door to nowhere but I know they’ll figure it over out! brilliant just brilliant so excited for the next one to come out!

[Adriana Baxter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bella never disappoints! I love this story already i can’t seriously wait to get to know Genie more i love the dynamic between them it’s almost like they balance each other so well! I can’t wait to read more

[Andie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get ready for another adventure with Persie and CO.

Persie is really starting to find her own two feet despite her magical disability if you want. There’s great characters to build on. A beautiful setting. Fantastic escapism!

[Rose Sutton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scary and exciting magic

I love these stories. It's fun reading about the new characters and how they act and what kind of powers they have. I wonder who Nathan is going to end up with. Both Persie and Genie like him and I'm sure he likes both of them. Anticipation!

[Patricia Goodson · Rating 5 out of 5]

New School fitting in:

Persie has one friend and is picked on for not being a Magical. She has a monster who invaded her head with nightmares. Then she purges faires. Then people start missing and the faires are blamed. Can she save the faires and the.missing Magicals?

[cindy hackney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series

I love the adventures this series takes me on. I get started reading and can't put it down. I love all the characters and the monsters, now I can't wait for the next book!!!!

[Sherri Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable great reading

I can't wait to see what will happen next for Persie and her friends and who or what is going on with the disappearance of one that didn't come back when the others did.

[Joy Rawlinson]

Fantastic story continues

The saga continues with the next generation. Perdue Merlin proves that she is more than capable of overcoming the odds, even though Perdue doesn't have any 'normal' magical powers.

[Athena Harrelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely

This was a nice book that had an ending that if I was not to read anymore in the Persie Merlin story I would be happy. But I know there is more to come so I can't wait to see what is next.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so in awe of Bella Forrest - the imagination this woman has is priceless.

The most captivating characters in this book are a band of pixies! That's all I'm gonna say about them as saying anymore would ruin the story for anyone who hasn't gotten this far in the series yet.

[Elizabeth Berry]

Go Persie

What a great and crazy way for Persie to find her confidence and learn how to use her gift. I cannot wait until the next book can finally be released so I can continue this journey.

[Ditzy dodo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what a ending to book 19. Persie is really finding her feet in this book and when genie gets drawn into the door to nowhere she gives it all she's got to save her best friend and others even befriending her worst enemy Charlotte.

[Susan Sanford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Forrest has written a GREAT SERIES

From the first book to the last, this series has kept me reading one after the other! Worth every penny to walk in her created world! Don't hesitate, start reading!

[andrew james hill · Rating 1 out of 5]

CrAp

I found this a boring and a book in which the author has said it all before. It made me stop reading it a lot over a number of months. I always like to finish what I begin so I finished it for new year ,my advice is don't bother to read this rubbish.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh wow wow wow. This book was crazy. And good. It was crazy good lol. Persie is a bad a**. Just like her mom dad and uncle. Even without chaos she she is amazing.

[Rachael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great binge read from Bella Forrest.

Loving the new generation and can't wait to read more.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put it down.

[DebbieTommy Mcbroom · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this next book in the merlin saga. I have loved all of them.

[Zoë · Rating 3 out of 5]

Omg

I have no idea why I keep reading these. It's mimics what's went before and I'm bored now. Give it up