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Friday, January 25, 2013

Dream Cast of Characters - The Greeks of Beaubien Street


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.
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. 
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. 
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:
Author Suzanne Jenkins
Suzanne Jenkins is the author of the Pam of Babylon Series. The Greeks of Beaubien Street is a new series about a Greek homicide detective who grew up above the family grocery store in Greektown, Detroit. Jenkins has fond memories of growing up in a Greek American household in the suburbs of Detroit. She currently lives in the west Michigan lakeshore area with her husband, two dogs and two sheep.

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, 
 tradition, as they seek acceptance in American society. They could be any nationality, but they are Greek.





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