Nestled below the skyline of
Detroit you’ll find Greektown, a few short blocks of colorful bliss, warm
people and Greek food. In spite of
growing up in a Greek household in Greektown, Jill Zannos doesn’t fit in. A
Detroit homicide detective, she manages to keep one foot planted in the
traditions started by her grandparents, while dealing with crime in the city.
She has an uncanny intuition, inherited from her grandmother that she secretly
uses to help solve the homicide cases she is assigned to and an odd boyfriend
who refuses to grow up, things that further separate her from the world. Her story winds around tales of her family
and the drama all big families generate, while she investigates a murder so
despicable that even the most hardened homicide detective is sickened by the
details.
The Greeks of Beaubien Street is a modern tale of a family balancing acceptance in
American society with old country traditions, while holding on to archaic
beliefs. They could be any nationality,
but they are Greek.
Jill Zannos – A
thirty-something Detroit homicide detective living in Greektown, Jill grew up
with her father and grandparents in the apartment above the family grocery
store. Jill has no girlfriends and a medical school drop-out boyfriend Alex.
She’s also a mystic with a strong sense of ESP.
Mila Kunis is a good match for Jill.
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| Mila Kunis as Jill Zannos |
Albert Wong – Jill’s homicide
detective partner, Albert is Chinese. He lives with his lifetime partner Roger,
and has a close relationship with this grandmother, Nana Wong.Byung-hun Lee
would be perfect for the role of Albert.
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| Nana Wong Byung-hun as Albert Wong |
Gus Zannos – Jill’s grocery
store operator father, Gus also prepares the food served in his deli. He’s been
a widower for almost thirty years. Robin Williams would bring the pathos and
sometimes comedic persona to Gus.
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| Robin Williams as Gus Zannos |
Alex Kazmerek – A morgue
assistant and former ER physician, Alex is an alcoholic and struggling artist
who’s been Jill’s companion since high school. Gerard Butler might be a tad old
for the role, but he’s hunky and would look good in a morgue uniform.
Gretchen Parker – A murder
victim we meet in the first chapter, Gretchen is the sheltered twenty-six year
old who was too trusting and without any common sense for her own good.
Michelle Williams is a good match for Gretchen.
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About the Author:
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| Author Suzanne Jenkins |
Visit her website at www.suzannejenkins.net.
Visit her blog at www.2sheepinthecity.com.
About the Book:
Nestled below the skyline of Detroit you’ll find Greektown,
a few short blocks of colorful bliss, warm people and Greek food. In spite of
growing up immersed in the safety of her family and their rich culture, Jill
Zannos doesn’t fit in. A Detroit homicide detective, she manages to keep one
foot planted firmly in the traditions started by her grandparents, while the
other navigates the most devastated neighborhoods in the city she can’t help
but love. She is a no nonsense workaholic with no girlfriends, an odd boyfriend
who refuses to grow up, and an uncanny intuition, inherited from her mystic
grandmother, that acts as her secret weapon to crime solving success. Her story
winds around tales of her family and their secret laden history, while she
investigates the most despicable murder of her career.
The Greeks of Beaubien Street is a modern tale of a family grounded in old world, sometimes archaic,
The Greeks of Beaubien Street is a modern tale of a family grounded in old world, sometimes archaic,
tradition, as they seek acceptance in American
society. They could be any nationality, but they are Greek.
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