If you enjoyed the “Sherlock” series on PBS’ “Masterpiece Theatre” earlier this year – which lovingly updated the Sherlock Holmes and John Watson characters to the modern day but preserved the characters’ social misfit status that makes them so beloved – you might enjoy author Michael Robertson’s series of novels following the modern-day adventures of the current in habitants of 221B Baker Street in London.

Robertson’s series – “The Baker Street Letters” and “The Brothers of Baker Street” so far – aren’t updated Holmes and Watson adventures. The series revolves around two brothers – one a lawyer, the other a former lawyer with a checkered past and a slightly unsettled mind – who have offices at 221B in the present day.

As part of the terms of their lease, the two have to deal with the flow of letters from people around the world who, for whatever reason, write to Holmes at his well-known address. Some seek his help, others do it just on a lark.

The Heath brothers aren’t supposed to do anything more than respond via form letter. But they do, of course. And by responding they find themselves embroiled in modern-day mysteries.

Robertson’s books are easy reads with a lot of sly humor. Give ’em a try if you like “Sherlock.”