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Proof of Lies

When Anastasia Phoenix’s sister disappears from a bathtub full of blood, she is the only one who believes Keira is alive. Anastasia sets off for Italy to follow Keira’s trail—and lands in a massive conspiracy. Everything she’s ever known is a lie, but still, Anastasia believes in one impossibility. She will find her sister.

Lies That Bind

Anastasia Phoenix is ready to call it quits with spies. But before she can leave her parents’ crimes behind her, tragedy strikes. No one is safe, not while Department D exists.

Amor and Summer Secrets

Fifteen-year-old Mariana Ruiz has no desire to step foot outside her affluent Philadelphia suburb. BUT she may not have a choice. Forced to spend the summer in a tiny mountain town in Puerto Rico, Mariana unexpectedly uncovers new friends, her first love, and explosive family secrets.

Adios to All The Drama

Mariana thought she left her summer fling in Puerto Rico, that is until she finds Alex sitting across from her at the breakfast table. Living two doors down from her visiting old flame isn’t easy, especially given the unresolved sparks lingering with her locker buddy Bobby.

Amigas and School Scandals

Mariana Ruiz is bringing a lot home from her vacation in Puerto Rico, including memories of a hot summer romance, a new understanding of her (sometimes crazy) family … and her cousin Lilly Sanchez.

Mirror Mirror

Eighteen-year-old Emmy is in the family business— trapping vapid narcissistic souls into her silver compact mirror for all eternity. Only Emmy’s latest assignment, Nara, is about to prove more challenging than she ever expected. This short story trilogy gives a modern take on the myths of Narcissus and Nemesis.

PROOF OF LIES Named Finalist for Thriller Awards!

The first book in the Anastasia Phoenix series,PROOF OF LIES, has been named one of the 5 finalist for the International Thriller Awards' Best Young Adult Novel! The winner will be announced at a ceremony in NYC in July 2018. See full of nominees here!

Read the 5-Star Review of LIES THAT BIND from YA Books Central

Reviews are pouring in for Book Two to the Anastasia Phoenix series: "This was a thrilling sequel to PROOF OF LIES and I drank it up, page by page..." Read what everyone's talking about!!

PROOF OF LIES Featured in BU's Alumni Mag

"Bostonia," the alumni magazine of Boston University, recently review PROOF OF LIES in its Alumni Books section, calling it "gripping" and "carefully crafted." Read the full review.

Diana Featured by International Thriller Writers

The BIG THRILL, the official magazine of the International Thriller Writers association, conducted an interview with Diana about PROOF OF LIES for its June 2017 issue. Read it now.

PROOF OF LIES Is Listed on Bustle!

During Women's History Month, Diana was listed among amazing Latinx authors on Bustle's list of books to read in 2017. The article was tweeted and Instagrammed by actress Sara Ramirez, who played Callie on "Grey's Anatomy."

See PROOF OF LIES In STAR Magazine

PROOF OF LIES was featured in a March 2017 issue of STAR Magazine! See the cover and blurb on page 74.

Watch THE CALL When Anastasia Sold

Get a glimpse at what it looks like to get THE CALL from an agent. An honest video of when Diana learned PROOF OF LIES would be published.

Join the Anastasia Phoenix Street Team!

If you love reading books and talking about them with your friends, join the Anastasia Phoenix Street Team! Learn more about the community.

Diana Is Teaching Creative Writing at Hopkins

Diana is a Creative Writing Instructor for Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talent Youth. Learn more about her teaching experience.