#1 International Bestselling Author, Attorney & Fly Angler

L. M. Weeks

 Write to fish. Fish to write.

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“Although mystery thrillers with well intentioned but flawed protagonists have become one of the most popular fiction genres today, what Mark Weeks pulls off in his debut thriller BOTTLED LIGHTNING is different – in scope, subject matter, setting and culture.” NPR’s Baum on Books

“Weeks excels at keeping the intensity impressively high throughout… a memorable work that would make for a stirring start to a series.” —Kirkus Reviews



Crime Novel of the Year,
Feed My Reads Awards
Thriller Book of the Year, Feed My Reads Awards
Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize Selection
Crime Fiction Finalist,
National Indie Excellence Awards
#1 Amazon Bestselling Legal Thriller


An intriguing client. A passionate attorney. A deadly game.

Top global technology lawyer Tornait “Torn” Sagara knows he shouldn’t get involved with his beautiful client, Saya Brooks, whose revolutionary lightning-on-demand invention will solve climate change and render all other energy sources obsolete. But their shared connection as hafu (half Japanese, half American) draws them irresistibly together.

Saya’s technology could save the world, but what’s good for the planet is bad news for those who profit from the status quo. Now, someone wants to stop Saya from commercializing her invention and will go to any lengths—even murder—to do so. When Torn takes Saya for a spin on his motorcycle, they are viciously attacked. That death-defying battle on a crowded Tokyo expressway is only the start of Torn’s wild ride . . .

Bottled Lightning by L . M . Weeks

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“A memorable work that would make for a stirring start to a series.”

—KIRKUS Reviews

“Although mystery thrillers with well intentioned but flawed protagonists have become one of the most popular fiction genres today, what Mark Weeks pulls off in his debut thriller BOTTLED LIGHTNING is different – in scope, subject matter, setting and culture.”

—Joan Baum

Baum on Books, NPR / WSHU Public Radio

“Fans of Barry Eisler and Barry Lancet will want to jump right in!”

—Leza Lowitz,

Author of JET BLACK AND THE NINJA WIND

“A highly entertaining,
engaging, and provocative thriller.”

—Ronald S. Barak,

#1 Amazon Bestselling Author, the Brooks/Lotello Thriller Series

“A thrilling, fascinating, and sexy tale of international intrigue.”

—Jeff Wexler,

Producer, Studio Ghibli and Studio Ponoc; Cross-Border Entertainment and Intellectual Property Lawyer

The author paints a vivid multi-colored picture, reminiscent of the original BLADE RUNNER… truly a BOOK WORTH READING!”

—Mikhail Skopets,

PhD, Russian Ichthyologist and author of the highly acclaimed FLY FISHING RUSSIA: THE FAR EAST

Author Snapshot

Like his fictional hero, Torn Sagara, L. M. (“Mark”) Weeks was born in Alaska and practices law in Japan. Mark was Managing Partner of the Tokyo office of global law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for over ten years. He has represented technology companies worldwide in matters of financing, intellectual property, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and related disputes. Mark speaks, reads, and writes fluent Japanese; has a black belt in aikido; and is an avid motorcyclist.

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