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A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Hallmark fans love a good mystery, especially when they see their favorite actors reprising roles of their well-loved characters for multiple movies. Mystery series like Crossword Mysteries feature Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott and Curious Caterer starring Andrew Walker and Nikki DeLoach bring fans joy as they are able to see the relationships between the main characters evolve over a series of movies. Another popular series, A Hannah Swensen Mystery (formerly Murder, She Baked) stars Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison and has its eighth installment premiering on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
Here's everything we know about A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery including a Parade.com exclusive sneak peek! Take a look.
What is A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery about?
They say the real estate business is deadly, but no one is more surprised than Hannah Swensen (Alison Sweeney) when her mother, Delores (Barbara Niven), discovers the dead body of the homeowner – and regular customer of The Cookie Jar – while house-hunting for her sister Michelle (Tess Atkins). Hannah is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and is convinced that the prime suspect Mike (Cameron Mathison) and the Sheriff (Mike Dopud) are focusing on isn’t the culprit. Hannah’s sleuthing becomes a family affair when Delores, Michelle and even her sister Andrea (Lisa Durupt) – who pays an unexpected visit – take part in the investigation. As Hannah uncovers clues she slowly rules out suspects and is led to the shocking truth about the killer’s identity.
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Meet the cast of A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
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Alison Sweeney (Hannah)
The Days of our Lives actress has starred in over two dozen films for Hallmark Media including the fan favorite The Irresistible Blueberry Farm, Chronicles Mysteries series and The Wedding Veil trilogies.
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Cameron Mathison (Mike)
Mathison previously was a co-host on the Hallmark Channel morning show, Home & Family. He also starred in Hallmark Media's At Home in Mitford opposite Andie MacDowell and A Christmas to Remember. He most recently starred in A Kindhearted Christmas and A Merry Christmas Wish for Great American Family.
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Barbara Niven (Delores)
Niven is a staple on Hallmark Channel, it seems. She has had supporting roles in over two dozen movies including the Crossword Mysteries and Christmas in Evergreen films. She also starred as Megan O'Brien on Chesapeake Shores in all six seasons of the show. She is also the National Ambassador for American Humane.
Is A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery based on other material?
The Hannah Swensen mystery movies are based off books written by Joanne Fluke. A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery is based off the book, Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke. Fluke also serves as an executive producer on the series.
How many Hannah Swensen Mystery movies are there?
Including A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, there are a total of eight Hannah Swensen movies. The first five were known as Murder She Baked before transitioning to A Hannah Swensen Mystery.
How do I watch the Hannah Swensen Mystery movies in order?
The list below has all the Hannah Swensen Mystery movies in the order they premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries from oldest to latest.
Murder She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery
Murder She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery
Murder She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery
Murder She Baked: A Deadly Recipe
Murder She Baked: Just Desserts
Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
When does A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery premiere?
A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery premieres on Friday, Oct. 6 at 9 p.m. ET on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
When can I watch A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery again?
Sunday, Oct 8 at 7 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, Oct. 14 at 9 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. ET
Does Parade.com have a sneak peek of A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery?
We baked a Parade.com exclusive sneak peek of A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery into this article! Check it out below.
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