The Greeks of Beaubien Street: Detroit Detective Stories Book #1 (Greektown Stories)
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3.9 • 110 Ratings
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Publisher Description
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 most horrendous 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.
Customer Reviews
The Greeks of Beaubien Street
Homicide detective Jill Zannos and her partner Albert uncover a human trafficking ring while investigating the murder of a young woman. Set in Detroit’s old Greektown scene, the story is a sweeping family saga of love, lies, betrayal and fresh starts.
The novel reads like short stories about each Zannos family member. Every tale is interesting but unrelated to the central crime - the young woman’s murder. Although Jill and Albert solve the murder, the fate of the killer is never resolved.
The Greeks of Beaubien Street is a long and winding read that fizzles out somewhat at the end.
Okay
I totally enjoyed the murder story but all the back info on Jill’s family was extremely boring.
Love Greektown
As a former Detroiter, this story was like taking a trip to Greektown. The family saga balances the awful murder. I love Jill and her relationship with Gus. Excellent.