Hallmark Mystery invites viewers to play detective in a lighthearted mystery featuring captivating and fun whodunits filled with exciting moments, likeable characters, and romantic twists.

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Ben represents fellow lawyer Sam Haskins, who got involved in blackmail and murder while vacationing with his girlfriend on St. Thomas.

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The Idol

Ben throws a prenuptial party for his goddaughter at his house, resulting in murder.

The Godfather

Ben's friend (George Peppard), a private investigator, and his estranged daughter (Tracy Nelson) try to re-establish their relationship while probing the murder of a director's (Jonathan Banks) mistress.

P.I.

Ben vies with a formidable D.A. (George Dzundza) while defending a client accused of killing a city councilwoman.

Brennan

Ben agrees to participate in a charity event -- a murder mystery weekend that becomes all too real when the host is found dead.

The Murder Game

A rare-book collector, who is also a parishioner at Ben's church, is accused of killing a college professor.

The Crook

Ben's daughter Leanne becomes involved with a man who burgled her home, took her diary and now seems to know everything about her.

The Temptation

Ben sets out to prove the innocence of an FBI agent who is involved in a murder setup and the kidnapping of Ben's friend.

The Kidnapping

An FBI agent investigating the kidnapping of Ben's friend is accused of killing a colleague.

Leanne falls in love with her client, Gil Stoddard, a handsome philanthropist accused of murdering his partner.

The Defendant

In a dream, Ben defends a '30s club owner accused of shooting a saxophonist who was romancing his wife.

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