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Vera is confronted with the tragic scene of a teenage boy's murder. His body is found in a shipyard in the sleepy coastal town of Peyton-by-the-Sea. As he isn't recognised locally, it's not immediately apparent who he is. Eventually, Missing Persons records reveal that troubled Caden Lennon had absconded from the care of his support worker six weeks previously. With few leads thrown up by the Newcastle estate where Caden came from, Vera looks to the Peyton locals to throw some light on the investigation. Beneath the quaint facade she discovers that there is a growing drugs problem. But, with local dealer Tony Briggs now apparently going straight, it's not clear why. Vera begins to question whether Caden's connections to Newcastle and Peyton run deeper, and whether the lack of leads points to a ring of silence with darker forces at play. Vera must uncover the missing link to find Caden's ruthless killer.
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#3In Season 9of 4 rated episodes
#23All-timeof 55 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 9 averages 8.1
2019First airedJanuary 20, 2019
Guest stars
Mark Addyas Tony Briggs
Stephanie Streetas Christine Madden
Chelsea Edgeas Kayleigh Mincham
Assad Zamanas Lee Nadella
Dean Faganas Dave Miller
Lorcan Cranitchas Roy Brewer
Deka Walmsleyas Gary Mincham
John Hollingworthas PC Shawn Turnly
Vineeta Rishias Nita Dajani
Pauline Turneras Bridie Mincham
Matt Crossas Nathaniel "Nat" Halpin
Jonny Lavelleas Alan White
Sam Chapmanas Declan Price
Louis Healyas Tyler LennonCrew
Lawrence GoughDirectorPaul Matthew ThompsonWriter
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