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Instigator (Eliza Carlisle Mystery) Paperback – February 11, 2018

by DelSheree Gladden (Author)

4.8 29 ratings

Book 3 of 4: Eliza Carlisle Mystery

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“Why would someone commit murder over a cupcake?”

That is Detective Gordon’s question. Eliza doesn’t have an answer, and doesn’t particularly want to find one.

Gordy promises she doesn’t have to get involved…just look at the cupcake and use her culinary knowledge to tell him why it would inspire murder.

It’s never that easy. Not for Eliza Carlisle.

What should be a relaxing two week break between semesters of culinary school turns into a never ending string of embarrassing, injury-inducing, rat-filled situations Eliza can’t escape.

She hadn’t wanted to meet Puck’s parents to begin with. Meeting them in the middle of the murder investigation and running into Chef Harper, her least favorite instructor who is intent on making her life miserable, guarantees anything but a good time.

Add it just keeps getting better. Baxter is getting impatient. His ex-wife, the Evil Queen of Darkness, is getting more vicious by the second. Cupcake bakers are dropping every time the cops turns around. Eliza quickly finds herself hating the Christmas holidays even more than usual. All she has to do to survive her least favorite time of the year is catch a killer, beat Megan at her own evil game, hold off Baxter a little longer, and face down Puck’s unimpressed parents.

Piece of…cupcake.

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DelSheree Gladden was one of those shy, quiet kids who spent more time reading than talking. Literally. She didn't speak a single word for the first three months of preschool, but she had already learned to read. Her fascination with reading led to many hours spent in the library and bookstores, and eventually to writing. She wrote her first novel when she was sixteen years old, but spent ten years rewriting and perfecting it before having it published.

Native to New Mexico, DelSheree and her husband spent several years in Colorado for college and work before moving back home to be near family again. Their two children love having their cousins close by. When not writing, you can find DelSheree reading, painting, running, or hiking and camping with her family.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (February 11, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 213 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1985351560
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1985351561
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 18 years
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.48 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #9,196,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #12,085 in Cozy Culinary Mysteries
- #52,897 in Amateur Sleuths
- #101,324 in Women Sleuths (Books)

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DelSheree Gladden was one of those shy, quiet kids who spent more time reading than talking. Literally. She didn't speak a single word for the first three months of preschool. Her fascination with reading led to many hours spent in the library and bookstores, and eventually to writing. She wrote her first novel when she was sixteen years old, but spent ten years rewriting it before having it published.

Native to New Mexico, DelSheree and her family spent several years in Colorado for college and work before moving back home to be near family. When not writing novels, you can find DelSheree reading, painting, sewing and working with other authors.

DelSheree has several bestselling young adult series and has hit the USA Today Bestseller list twice as part of box sets. DelSheree also has contemporary romance, cozy mystery, and paranormal new adult series. Her writing is as varied as her reading interests.

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Amanda

Loved it!!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021

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Sad for it to end!! I want more! Great series!! I love Eliza and Baxter. Can't wait for the next book!

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A.Celi

really enjoyed this book

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019

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Another great addition to the series. We learn so much more about Baxter. Eliza's character is growing stronger with each new book. There were some silly moments in the book, along with some great twists. I enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to the next book.

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Anima Giraldez

Cupcake and more cupcakes

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2019

I'm suddenly craving cupcakes! Eliza is needed to consult on murders happening around the set of a baking show. She's still keeping Puck in the loop but things are getting more personal with Baxter. I have never read a better villain than Megan, the prego monster. Wanting to scream at a character doesn't happen too often but I almost did it a few times Eliza and Megan shared a scene. There is so much more to Baxter and Eliza, but then there's Puck and I can't imagine who she will end up with.

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2018

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I have read every Eliza story several times.... I can't wait until the next one!!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2018

Great book

When police detective Gordy asks her to consult on a murder case connected to a baking contest (and reality bakery show) 'The Sweet Life' she reluctantly agrees to help

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018

It is the end of semester at culinary school for Eliza, but alas, no holiday for her. She is already juggling two jobs and is not looking forward to Christmas due to her tragic past. When police detective Gordy asks her to consult on a murder case connected to a baking contest (and reality bakery show) 'The Sweet Life' she reluctantly agrees to help. In her personal life she is still struggling in her relationship with Puck, while her friendship with Baxter seems to have deepened.

It is still amazing how Eliza can handle all the things she does and flies everywhere (or drives on her motorcycle). I really enjoyed it, even when I sometimes did not understand Eliza's reasoning. The Megan-bits made me angry and roll my eyes at the same time.

What made this book for me most memorable and special are the interactions between Eliza and Baxter. Finally we get more information, more background and you can feel the emotion. #stillteamBaxter
Loved it!

But one big part of Eliza's past has not been properly dealt with yet and still hovers in the background. I assume this will be part of the next book, as it would get unbelievable if that person would not make a move already. Bring it on!

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018

I loved this book and had a hard time putting it down! Every twist and turn was great. It’s nice to feel like I’m right there with characters. To me, that makes a good book even better. I Highly recommend adding this book to the top of your reading list.

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018

Another great book in the Eliza Carlisle series!!! For a baker she sure has more than her fair share of problems, I can't believe she had to....wait...no....you need to read it for yourself ;) stop reading this review and start this book already!!!

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