Michael Robertson is a renowned American author, best known for his popular series, The Baker Street Letters. His familiarity with the novel's setting is apparent, as he worked for an American company with branches in England and the United States. This experience allowed him to bring authenticity to the story's background, enhancing the reader's immersion in the world he created.
Robertson's fascination with Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series began when he was only eight years old, and he started reading the novels. In the 1970s, he discovered the Nigel Bruce/Basil Rathbone movies, which further influenced his writing. However, Robertson's novels are not about Sherlock Holmes; instead, they focus on people who write letters to him. The Baker Street Letters series is a unique take on the Sherlock Holmes legacy, offering a fresh perspective on the classic detective stories.
Despite the influence of Sherlock Holmes on his writing, Robertson's style is distinct from Conan Doyle's. The dialogue and plotting of the novels incorporate elements of the Holmes stories, but they do not copy the original style. Robertson's approach to storytelling is original and innovative, making the series a must-read for fans of the detective genre.
In addition to his work on The Baker Street Letters series, Robertson is a successful author who has had his first novel in the series, optioned by Warner Bros. for television. He currently resides in San Clemente, California, where he continues to work for a large American conglomerate with offices across England and the United States.