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The Greeks of Beaubien Street: Detroit Detective Stories Book #1 (Greektown Stories) Kindle Edition

by Suzanne Jenkins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 1,149 ratings

Warning! Adult Content! A Homicide Detective Juggling Two Lives

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.

>>>While She Investigates the Biggest Murder of Her Career, Secrets from Her Own Family Emerge

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.

Warning! Adult content including violence.


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A murder investigation unfolds inside Detroit's tightknit Greek community.....
After a series of well-deployed plot twists, Jill [Zannos] zeroes in on the culprit. Jenkins complicates and expands the domestic and detecting halves of the plot with a deft, sure touch, and her portrayal of Gretchen Parker's final day is unflinchingly stark. Jenkins also expertly captures the exotic sights, sounds, and smells (oregano, mint, garlic, feta, olive oil, tomato, etc.) of the neighborhood.
An effective, memorable police-procedural whodunit.
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The Greeks of Beaubien Street boldly deconstructs
the mythical Greek American family while simultaneously
offering a portrait of a strong Greek American woman. Dan Georgakas, Editor Cineaste Magazine

Set in Detroit, this book tells the story of homicide detective Jill Zannos and her very close extended family living in Greektown.. This book starts off with a homicide. Victim Gretchen Parker appears to have the perfect life - she was absolutely gorgeous and doted on by her parents.. When Gretchen's naked body is found dead in an alley behind a hotel, Jill and her partner Albert Wong begin their investigation. At the same time as investigating Gretchen's murder, many secrets also come to light from within Jill's own family and from her relationship with her long-term boyfriend Alex. I couldn't put this book down - it had me hooked right from the first page. (LM) Chick Lit Club

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The Greeks of Beaubien Street is the first book in the Greektown Stories.
Book #2 The Princess of Greektown
Book #3 A Greektown Christmas
Book #4 A Greektown Wedding

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00A1SONJK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jenkins Associates LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 2, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1479311743
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 8 ‏ : ‎ Greektown Stories
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Customers enjoy the book's intriguing storyline with its many twists and turns, and appreciate the well-developed characters, particularly Detective Jill Zannos. The writing style receives mixed feedback, with some finding it easy to read while others describe it as poorly written with bad grammar. The pacing is fast-paced and entertaining, though opinions about the food content are mixed, with some enjoying the Greek food descriptions while others find them excessive.

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146 customers mention "Storyline"108 positive38 negative

Customers enjoy the intriguing storyline of the book, with its good plot and many twists and turns. One customer notes how the family drama and Greek culture elements create an unusual tale.

"...this as a excellent read, funny, exciting, lots of twists, turns that you won't expect and a grounded storyline that will keep you glued to the pages." Read more

"...though the novel needs another round of editing, I enjoyed reading about Jill’s extended family, her childhood, the relationships between the in-laws..." Read more

"...I am not one who dissects each book I read. I love to read good stories. I found this book to be an interesting read...." Read more

"...This riveting and graphic whodunit and glimpse into the Zannos family history is a gripping page turner that will captivate the reader's attention...." Read more

93 customers mention "Readability"82 positive11 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with several mentioning they cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

"...An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written family Greek drama book...." Read more

"...Definitely recommend this as a excellent read, funny, exciting, lots of twists, turns that you won't expect and a grounded storyline that will keep..." Read more

"...Even though I’ve enjoyed reading about Jill, her father Gus who owns a grocery store and the lives of their other relatives, I felt that their..." Read more

"...The Greeks of Beaubien Street is a compelling first book in The Greektown Trilogy series...." Read more

55 customers mention "Character development"46 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them interesting and well-developed, with one customer particularly praising the main character Detective Jill Zannos.

"...exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of...." Read more

"...nail on the head with all of her descriptions and the mannerisms used by the characters. Even the characters themselves totally fit the storyline...." Read more

"...Most of the characters are pretty well-developed and there were some I liked such as Jill, Gus and Albert, but there were also some I really despised..." Read more

"I liked this book. Suzanne's characters were especially interesting; I liked them all even the "bad guys" were well written/described...." Read more

15 customers mention "Enjoyment"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and funny.

"...Definitely recommend this as a excellent read, funny, exciting, lots of twists, turns that you won't expect and a grounded storyline that will keep..." Read more

"...Vibrant characters, convoluted plotlines, with injections of quirky humour, all weave together into a great beginning to another binge-worthy series...." Read more

"Such a different story how a Greek family is with surprises galore and fun too, especially the end! Keep me wanting more!" Read more

"Good presentation easy read. Entertaining no obvious conclusion fiction but believable. Will read more of her books. Merry Christmas to all" Read more

36 customers mention "Writing style"22 positive14 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style of the book, with some finding it easy to read while others describe it as poorly written with bad grammar and numerous typos.

"...A very professionally written family Greek drama book. It was extremely easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment...." Read more

"This is not to be read by the faint-hearted. It has violence, perversion, child abuse, murder, suicide, prostitution and child abuse...." Read more

"...interesting; I liked them all even the "bad guys" were well written/described...." Read more

"This was a very well written story with strong characters. I have found any book I've read written by this author is packed with drama and suspense...." Read more

19 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some describing it as a gripping page turner and fast-paced, while others find it somewhat weak.

"...family moved into the story it took you everywhere, and really, jumped to much...." Read more

"...that you won't expect and a grounded storyline that will keep you glued to the pages." Read more

"I didn't like it too much, was real slow going" Read more

"...The writing, however, was somewhat weak. There were lots of characters, but many were not well developed." Read more

9 customers mention "Food content"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed feelings about the food content in the book, with some enjoying the descriptions of Greek dishes, while others find it too simple.

"...her childhood, the relationships between the in-laws, traditions, Greek cuisine, Jill’s colleague Albert Wong who is a gay Asian American character..." Read more

"...details that did not add to the story, including one lengthy description of making a Greek soup...." Read more

"...The story is filled with Greek culture, food, and family relationships and expectations...." Read more

"...The descriptions of the family recipes were wonderful, and I now am going to try to search out these recipes so I can make them myself...." Read more

9 customers mention "Graphic content"5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the graphic content of the book, with one customer appreciating how it draws a vivid picture of people, while another notes that neither theme is fully fleshed out.

"...This riveting and graphic whodunit and glimpse into the Zannos family history is a gripping page turner that will captivate the reader's attention...." Read more

"...the book jumps back & forth between the 2 themes, but neither theme is fully fleshed out...." Read more

"...read with good characters, a story that keeps you engaged and great scene setting...." Read more

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  • Tony Parsons
    5.0 out of 5 stars Greek family drama
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2020
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    Detroit, MI. Detroit City Hospital. Detective Jill Zannos (Alex’s GF, Homicide, Drexel U MS CJ, minor; biology) went to see Dr. Sam Wasserman (ME, pathologist) & Alex (ME asst.).
    The corpse had been ID as Gretchen Parker (26, bank teller) from Dearborn, MI.
    Jacob Parker (husband/father) & Marianne Parker (wife/mother) were asked to come ID their daughters’ corpse.
    Gretchen had a date with Michael “Mike” Ahmed (Lebanese, Ford Motor Co. engineer).
    Pictures of Gretchen were being distributed around the neighborhoods.
    Detective Albert Wong (Detroit PD Homicide) & Patrolman Aaron Barry (Dearborn PD) went to interview Michael.
    Detective Riley Franklin joined with the other 2.
    What bad news did Gus Zannos (52, husband/Papou, Greek, Gus’s Greek Grocery owner, Wharton U; MS) receive?

    The Dr. Peterson told Christina “Christy” Zannos & Gus it was a baby boy.
    He was having trouble breathing & was diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome.
    Christopher’s Zannos intestines had grown outside the skeletal bones & that would require an additional operation.
    A blood test was taken. Gus knew it was Nick’s but decided to stay in the marriage.
    Albert Wong Marianne Parker Jacob Parker, Roger,
    Marianne Parker was having a bad night in the jail cell.
    Gretchen (daughter) had an affair with her dad.
    What did the letter say to Nick from Christy?
    Gretchen Parker’s funeral was held, the eulogy was read, followed by the burial & dinner. Everyone gave their condolences to the family.
    how did Jill approach Trooper Fredrick Cooper?

    I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.

    Warning: This book contains descriptive accounts of adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material (illicit heterosexual relationships, incest) which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader. If you are especially sensitive to this type of material, it is strongly advised not to read any further.

    An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written family Greek drama book. It was extremely easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great Greek family drama movie, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.

    Thank you for the free author; Amazon Digital Services LLC. book.
    Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
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  • DD Gott - Donadees Corner
    4.0 out of 5 stars Family drama, with the ups and downs
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2015
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    Jill Zannos had always wanted to be a cop, now she was. She had an awesome partner and all her family. They pulled an new homicide case, young woman found by a group of teenagers. Jill's family was Greek and they always had family support and always rallied around each other when something went wrong.

    What did I like? The main thing I like about this book is the family. The way they get together and the support they give each other even with life's problems.

    What are you going to like? The research that was put into these books is incredible. I had some Greek friends when I was younger and this author has hit the nail on the head with all of her descriptions and the mannerisms used by the characters. Even the characters themselves totally fit the storyline. I've only been to Detroit once but from what I do remember all of the descriptions are down to a tee.

    This is book one and I have already downloaded book two and can't wait to get started. Definitely recommend this as a excellent read, funny, exciting, lots of twists, turns that you won't expect and a grounded storyline that will keep you glued to the pages.
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  • Andreea
    3.0 out of 5 stars The Greeks of Beaubien Street
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2017
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    Note: I purchased this book as a freebie. However, this aspect didn’t influence the review I wrote or the rating I gave this book. In this review, you will find only my honest thoughts and opinions about the book I’ve read! This book contains adult themes and language!

    The Greeks of Beaubien Street is the first instalment in Suzanne Jenkins’s mystery/family saga series The Greektown Stories which revolves around Jill Zamos, a Greek American detective who lives in Detroit with her large family. In this first book, she works on the case of a murdered young woman named Gretchen Parker, whose lifeless naked body was found in a remote alley. At first glance, the premise of the book should form the main plot of the novel. However, there’s also a secondary plot through which we enter into the universe and day to day life of Jill’s family. Even though I’ve enjoyed reading about Jill, her father Gus who owns a grocery store and the lives of their other relatives, I felt that their family history (seasoned with problems like infidelity, misunderstandings and rivalities between the in-laws) overshadowed the plot about Gretchen’s death. There’s also an esoteric aspect thrown into the novel (Jill has visions linked to the murders) which don’t make sense here. I think that a detective should work with evidence and logic to solve a case, not with visions. However, Jill is not only superstitious and spiritual, but also intelligent, observant, professional and caring when it comes to her father and her brother who suffers from a mental disorder.

    If you think that some of the issues of the Zamos family are a bit questionable, such as a dark secret that threatens to break the family apart, just wait and see (I mean read) how Gretchen’s life has been. It’s such a disturbing issue that my mind wasn’t capable of imagining it. I know that I’m very vague, but I don’t want to get too deep into the subject because it makes me cringe. Though this book is part of a series, I hoped that the narrator would state clearly who actually killed Gretchen Parker, but the ending was very abruptly and I was still left with unanswered questions. That’s definitely not a good sign for a mystery book.

    I really feel that there are too many characters and stories for a single book (or first instalment) and I totally understand why other readers were disappointed by this book because they were predominantly interested in the mystery. Though the two plots are loosely linked to Jill and the theme of family and its dark secrets, they belong to very different genres and as much as I would like to tell you otherwise, they don’t go well together. It’s like the author couldn’t decide if she wanted to write a mystery or a family saga and ended up writing about both.

    Even though the novel needs another round of editing, I enjoyed reading about Jill’s extended family, her childhood, the relationships between the in-laws, traditions, Greek cuisine, Jill’s colleague Albert Wong who is a gay Asian American character I liked and Alex, Jill’s Polish boyfriend who loves art, but ended up working at the morgue. Most of the characters are pretty well-developed and there were some I liked such as Jill, Gus and Albert, but there were also some I really despised. However, now, after a few months after reading the book, I can’t say that I remember all the relatives Jill has.

    In the end, I think that the novel would have been better either as a mystery or as a family saga, not both. I’m not particularly recommending it because it has some disturbing stuff in there and not everyone has the stomach to read about that subject. Also, I’m not planning on reading the rest of the series.
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  • marzipan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Modern Greek-American detective raised in the Old World Traditions
    Reviewed in Germany on February 23, 2014
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    I really enjoyed this book and am waiting on the 3rd of the series to be issued. It was very interesting to see the side of the the main figure, a modern Greek-American woman police detective, raised in the old traditions. The Greektown storeowner's daughter has a love for her family and her job and combines the two for a very enjoyable read. I am definately a new fan of Suzanne Jenkins!
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  • Déborah
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
    Reviewed in France on October 28, 2017
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    I was immediately drawn into the story and spellbound until the end. That was disappointing. Good writing for the most part.
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  • Judy Bagshaw
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don’t miss out!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2020
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    Loved this book and in Suzanne Jenkins’ style a hard to put down selection. Simply put ... characters followed me around when I wasn’t reading. Downloaded the next one before I had even finished it! Highly recommend it!!
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  • CJS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2019
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    This was an interesting and well put together book. Good detail and storyline. Would recommend this book as a holiday book
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  • Mr. G. A. Ellis
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2017
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    This was an interesting book.
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