 Lewis's second novel, "The Second Suspect" (1998), follows the struggles of a female police investigator trying to prove the guilt of a powerful and influential businessman responsible for the rape and murder of several young women.The third, posthumously published novel, "Notice" (2004), describes the experiences of a young prostitute, Nina and her involvement with a sadist and his wife.An out lesbian, her works explore aspects of American culture, such as the connections between power, drugs, sex, violence, love and justice.