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Norrit and Hale: Private Eyes: Norrit and Hale Vol. 2
Join Norrit and Hale for tales of mystery as they take on work as private eyes.
Norrit and Hale, Patron Saints of Grandparents, enjoy their hard-earned vacation at a little rented cabin in the forest town of Vataroma, where nobody knows them. Time to take a break, kick back, and enjoy jig-saw puzzles and painting in a private yard near the woods.
Perfect and peaceful.
Until a boy detective races into their yard, chasing a cat named Fish and hot in pursuit of clues for his latest case.
Now, Norrit and Hale face a much different afternoon than what they expected. Definitely a more exciting one.
This collection of five original fantasy stories—first published here—explore the further adventures of Norrit and
In Norrit and Hale and the Missing Necklace, the two old friends meet a young private eye, and agree to help him on a case.
In Norrit and Hale and the Haunted Bridge , the two old friends help Farrin with a case troubled by an eerie issue.
In Norrit and Hale and the Vanishing Cat, the men help Farrin solve a small-town mystery . . . with help from an unexpected source.
In Norrit and Hale and the Case of the Market Mix-Up, the team gets a strange case with head-scratching factors.
In Norrit and Hale and the Case of Farrin’s Father, Norrit and Hale help out when Farrin’s family experiences unexpected trouble.
Buy this collection and receive all five of the above stories, published for the first time in this book.
Norrit and Hale, Patron Saints of Grandparents, enjoy their hard-earned vacation at a little rented cabin in the forest town of Vataroma, where nobody knows them. Time to take a break, kick back, and enjoy jig-saw puzzles and painting in a private yard near the woods.
Perfect and peaceful.
Until a boy detective races into their yard, chasing a cat named Fish and hot in pursuit of clues for his latest case.
Now, Norrit and Hale face a much different afternoon than what they expected. Definitely a more exciting one.
This collection of five original fantasy stories—first published here—explore the further adventures of Norrit and
In Norrit and Hale and the Missing Necklace, the two old friends meet a young private eye, and agree to help him on a case.
In Norrit and Hale and the Haunted Bridge , the two old friends help Farrin with a case troubled by an eerie issue.
In Norrit and Hale and the Vanishing Cat, the men help Farrin solve a small-town mystery . . . with help from an unexpected source.
In Norrit and Hale and the Case of the Market Mix-Up, the team gets a strange case with head-scratching factors.
In Norrit and Hale and the Case of Farrin’s Father, Norrit and Hale help out when Farrin’s family experiences unexpected trouble.
Buy this collection and receive all five of the above stories, published for the first time in this book.
184 pages, Paperback
Published February 25, 2022
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May 3, 2026
This was an ARC from Netgalley and I thank the author and publisher for providing this advanced review copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily. This was a cute (short) collection of stories following the patron saints of grandparents, Norrit and Hale, as they take up the mantle of "private eyes". This was cute and it was short and I don't have much else to say. Check it out for yourself in December...or don't. I wasn't blown away (by this or the first collection of stories)...both were equally as non-sensical so I can't really tell you which I liked better...but this gets 3 stars...
May 5, 2026
Cozy Fantasy • Short Stories
A big thank you to NetGalley and Xpresso Book Tours for this ARC.
Another short, cute read from R.S. Kellogg continuing the adventures of Norris and Hale. This was a creative way to continue their adventures as the patron saints of grandparents by becoming adoptive grandpas to a curious young boy who solves mysteries. Just like the first volume, it only took an hour or two to read all five stories included in this book. These stories would be perfect for a younger age group and would make for fun bedtime stories. Short, sweet, and cozy.
A big thank you to NetGalley and Xpresso Book Tours for this ARC.
Another short, cute read from R.S. Kellogg continuing the adventures of Norris and Hale. This was a creative way to continue their adventures as the patron saints of grandparents by becoming adoptive grandpas to a curious young boy who solves mysteries. Just like the first volume, it only took an hour or two to read all five stories included in this book. These stories would be perfect for a younger age group and would make for fun bedtime stories. Short, sweet, and cozy.
April 23, 2026
This sequel was a really enjoyable return to Norrit and Hale, and I ended up liking it even more than the first book.
The same lovable cast is back, and the cozy, feel-good vibe is still very much here. This book is warm, low-stakes, and comforting. This time, instead of a set of adventure tales, the story follows the characters as they solve mysteries to help a local boy in the town where they’re vacationing in. That shift in structure worked really well for me and kept the book feeling fresh.
One of my biggest takeaways is that this installment felt far less repetitive. The first book had some recurring descriptions that started to feel a bit recycled from story to story, but this sequel moved more smoothly and didn’t lean as heavily on repeating the same details. Because of that, it was an easier, more satisfying read overall.
The only thing I was a little disappointed by was how little we saw of the patron saint of grandmothers. After the last book, I was really looking forward to getting to know her better, so I missed her presence here.
Overall, if you’re looking for a cozy, low-stakes mystery with a sweet tone and lovable characters, this sequel is a great pick. And, for me, an improvement on the first.
Thank you to Xpresso Book Tours for this digital ARC!
The same lovable cast is back, and the cozy, feel-good vibe is still very much here. This book is warm, low-stakes, and comforting. This time, instead of a set of adventure tales, the story follows the characters as they solve mysteries to help a local boy in the town where they’re vacationing in. That shift in structure worked really well for me and kept the book feeling fresh.
One of my biggest takeaways is that this installment felt far less repetitive. The first book had some recurring descriptions that started to feel a bit recycled from story to story, but this sequel moved more smoothly and didn’t lean as heavily on repeating the same details. Because of that, it was an easier, more satisfying read overall.
The only thing I was a little disappointed by was how little we saw of the patron saint of grandmothers. After the last book, I was really looking forward to getting to know her better, so I missed her presence here.
Overall, if you’re looking for a cozy, low-stakes mystery with a sweet tone and lovable characters, this sequel is a great pick. And, for me, an improvement on the first.
Thank you to Xpresso Book Tours for this digital ARC!
May 3, 2026
This sequel was a really enjoyable return to Norritt and Hale, and I actually ended up liking it more than the first book. The same lovable cast is back, and the cozy, feel-good vibe is very much intact. Warm, low-stakes, and comforting.
This time, instead of a collection of adventure tales, the story follows the characters as they solve small mysteries to help a local boy while on vacation. That structural shift worked really well for me and kept the book feeling fresh.
I also found this installment far less repetitive than the first. The earlier book had some descriptions that started to feel recycled, but this sequel moved more smoothly and didn't lean on the same phrases. That made it an easier, more satisfying read overall.
My only real disappointment was how little we saw of the patron saint of grandmothers. After the last book, I was really looking forward to getting to know her better, so her absence was felt.
All that said, this was still a cute, short collection. Neither this nor the first book blew me away, both were equally nonsensical at times, so I can't firmly say one is better than the other. But if you're looking for a sweet, low-stakes mystery with lovable characters, this sequel is a solid pick.
A big thank you to NetGalley, Xpresso Book Tours, and R.S. Kellogg for providing me with a copy of this eARC!
This time, instead of a collection of adventure tales, the story follows the characters as they solve small mysteries to help a local boy while on vacation. That structural shift worked really well for me and kept the book feeling fresh.
I also found this installment far less repetitive than the first. The earlier book had some descriptions that started to feel recycled, but this sequel moved more smoothly and didn't lean on the same phrases. That made it an easier, more satisfying read overall.
My only real disappointment was how little we saw of the patron saint of grandmothers. After the last book, I was really looking forward to getting to know her better, so her absence was felt.
All that said, this was still a cute, short collection. Neither this nor the first book blew me away, both were equally nonsensical at times, so I can't firmly say one is better than the other. But if you're looking for a sweet, low-stakes mystery with lovable characters, this sequel is a solid pick.
A big thank you to NetGalley, Xpresso Book Tours, and R.S. Kellogg for providing me with a copy of this eARC!
May 5, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book and the author R.S. Kellogg. Also, thanks to ARC provided by Xpresso Book Tours and below is my honest review.
#NorritandHalePrivateEyes #NetGalley
A very cute book about two patron saints of grandparents, Norrit and Hale. This is Book 2 of a series but it is a stand-alone book. I did not read the first one and it was not necessary (though I will now go back and read 1!) Norrit and Hale take a much-needed vacation. In order to not get too bored just getting R&R, they are offered a chance to help someone. The someone is a cute 12-year-old boy Fariin who is a detective solving mysteries. He wants to solicit their help and they oblige. What follows are several shorter stories of their escapades. It reads very well as it is apparent this author has supreme talent in writing engaging content. It is pretty apparent, the way it reads, this writer is a master at creating stories that entertain and engage the reader.
I found the characters quite likeable and the read just a nice break from the chaotic world we live in. This is a feel-good book with a calm underlying voice that underscores the simplicity of life and mysteries that will not leave you with nightmares or unresolved lose ends!
#NorritandHalePrivateEyes #NetGalley
A very cute book about two patron saints of grandparents, Norrit and Hale. This is Book 2 of a series but it is a stand-alone book. I did not read the first one and it was not necessary (though I will now go back and read 1!) Norrit and Hale take a much-needed vacation. In order to not get too bored just getting R&R, they are offered a chance to help someone. The someone is a cute 12-year-old boy Fariin who is a detective solving mysteries. He wants to solicit their help and they oblige. What follows are several shorter stories of their escapades. It reads very well as it is apparent this author has supreme talent in writing engaging content. It is pretty apparent, the way it reads, this writer is a master at creating stories that entertain and engage the reader.
I found the characters quite likeable and the read just a nice break from the chaotic world we live in. This is a feel-good book with a calm underlying voice that underscores the simplicity of life and mysteries that will not leave you with nightmares or unresolved lose ends!
May 6, 2026
Thank you to Netgalley and Xpresso Book Tours for the ARC.
This collection of short stories are short, cosy and cute. Perfect for light reading with a bit of mystery. This was my first reading about Norrit and Hale and it does work as a standalone, but could also help to make sure you ready collection 1.
All the main characters in this book and very likeable.
Available in Dec 2026, don't miss it.
This collection of short stories are short, cosy and cute. Perfect for light reading with a bit of mystery. This was my first reading about Norrit and Hale and it does work as a standalone, but could also help to make sure you ready collection 1.
All the main characters in this book and very likeable.
Available in Dec 2026, don't miss it.
April 14, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley for a free copy for review.
Another delightful collection of stories about the patron saints of grandparents.
This time, Norrit and Hale are on holiday, when they meet a 12 year old private detective who asks for their help. N and H oblige, and this book tells the tales of their adventures whilst on their holiday.
Cosy, cute and endearing.
Another delightful collection of stories about the patron saints of grandparents.
This time, Norrit and Hale are on holiday, when they meet a 12 year old private detective who asks for their help. N and H oblige, and this book tells the tales of their adventures whilst on their holiday.
Cosy, cute and endearing.
April 30, 2026
I didn’t read the first book, but this still worked for me as a collection of cute and quick stories! The characters were lovable, and the little mysteries made it an easy and fun read. Great for young detectives or if you’re in the mood for a light read.
3.5⭐️
3.5⭐️
May 8, 2026
There is cozy and then there is juvenile. These stories are like stuff I read in sixth grade. Read it to your grand kids.
I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.com.
I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.com.
May 3, 2026
Another good book from R.S. Kellogg. Love the Adventures and mystery solving that Norritt and Hale find themselves getting into.
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