A Soul a Day

by Todd Sullivan

What lengths would you go to save a soul?

In the shadows of South Korea, Min Jae rebels against the Gwanlyo, an organization of vampires that tempts mortals with power, money, sex, and the promise of immortality. The catch? An eternity in Hell.

Min Jae will stop at nothing to prevent another human from becoming a vampire. He embarks on a holy quest to save those marked for damnation. Next on his list— Desmond, an expat in Seoul who lives an ordinary life of work and friends.

To stave off the Gwanlyo hellbent on acquiring Desmond, Min Jae enlists the services of Hyeri, a serial killer turned vampire who hates the organization for her own insane reasons. Will the unlikely pair be able to rescue Desmond before he becomes a vampire? Will the undead organization keep the duo from disrupting their plans?

Find out in A SOUL A DAY, a tale of violence, madness, and redemption.

369 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 8, 2025

About the author

Todd Sullivan attended his first serious writing class in 1995 at Stanford University. Between 1997 and 2002, he participated in the National Book Foundation's 10 day summer writing retreats. In 2006, he graduated with a Bachelors in English with Concentrations in Creative Writing from Georgia State University. He moved to New York that same year, and received a Masters of Fine Arts from Queens College in Flushing, New York in 2009. Todd moved to Jeju, South Korea, where he taught English in the public school system for five years. He currently lives in Seoul, and is studying the Korean language at Yonsei University. He is also working on a speculative fiction/urban horror novel that takes place in Korea.

Reviews

[Arielle Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to say that this genre is normally not one that I would choose to read, but I’m glad I did. It took me a bit in the beginning to understand truly what was going on, but following Min Jae throughout was intriguing. His mission is to seek and take out the “humans” who are marked by the Gwanlyo, a secret vampire organization, for employment in their world. Following several characters accounts, it’s a dark and dangerous world trying to balance human living alongside the vampire aspect of things. Without giving the ending away, it’s definitely not what I expected, but definitely kept me wanting to keep reading even when I couldn’t!! Definitely recommend to those who enjoy a supernatural thriller, as well as those intrigued by Korean inspired settings!

[BookBaddi · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a huge vampire fan, this was a really refreshing surprise!
I’ll admit, it started off a bit hard for me to get into at first. But once I pushed past the slow beginning, it became super entertaining. It is so different from your typical vampire books, which I loved.
If you're looking for a unique spin on a classic genre, this one is definitely worth a read. I really enjoyed it!

[Ang · Rating 5 out of 5]

New Perspective

This was quite an interesting book to read. I love a good vampire story and this one put a whole new spin on it. Perhaps somewhere between this story and others is the common ground. I struggled with the names so I as usual just renamed them to make it flow for me. Otherwise well done.

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well worth the read had the pleasure of full eating up this read!

[Heather LaRowe · Rating 4 out of 5]

At 1st I was unsure about this book. As I dont usually read books like this one but im a sucker for Vamps. No pun intended. Once I started to read though I couldn't put it down. The plot was just to good. Even when my migraine was demanding for me to put it down I just wanted to know what was gonna happen next. The characters are so well written the I couldn't help but to love them all. Normally I would have a favorite character, usually the villain, but this time that was almost impossible for me to do

[Read_With_KC · Rating 4 out of 5]

read it!

If you enjoy dark urban fantasy, vampire thrillers, or stories where the line between monster and martyr is razor‑thin, this one is absolutely worth picking up. Stylish, violent, and surprisingly introspective.

[Cameron Trost · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Jacob Floyd of Nightmare Press put out a call for reviewers interested in reading the proof version of a vampire novel, I decided to stick my neck out, so to speak. After all, I hadn't lapped up a vampire tale in quite some time. He told me it wasn't your run-of-the-mill novel of the Nosferatu; that Todd Sullivan had sent him a manuscript that was more original than the average tale of bloodsucking corpses.
This is true. In terms of genre, I would classify A Soul A Day as noir more than any other. Is "supernatural Korean noir" a genre? Well, I guess it is now. Todd, who is an experienced English teacher familiar with South Korea, has given us an action-packed supernatural thriller which is rich thanks to his vivid characters and the settings.

Min Jae is on a mission to take out human "prospects" marked for employment by the secret vampire organisation, the Gwanlyo. It's a dangerous job that has him walking the line between two worlds, that of humans and that of vampires. Todd Sullivan exploits this scenario fully and offers the reader a novel that is by turns brutal and sassy, and always thrilling and dramatic.

[Gary Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Todd Sullivan’s A Soul A Day is a fast-paced supernatural thriller that hits the ground running, taking the reader along an exciting adventure through neon-soaked underground Korean streets.
Sullivan’s Vampiric chronicle is a precisely presented admixture of deep lore and mystery that exudes a sexy sense of danger, suffused with an encyclopedic knowledge of Asian, particularly Korean culture, revealing the City of Seoul, the Country and its etherically beautiful inhabitants, living unknowingly alongside the supernatural.
Taking up the narrative thread of several protagonists, Sullivan weaves a detailed account that charges along, further entangling the reader as the story draws itself towards a conclusion.
This book is perfect for lovers of Korean-influenced cultural touchstones such as its burgeoning film industry, K-Pop and more.
Tapping into this rich heritage, Sullivan builds a world that entices, right on the edge of solidity, seeking to draw in the reader and hold them there, enwrapped, trapped. Enrapt.

[Dee Layton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not something I usually read but I am so glad I did this. This not just your usual vampire book though which I liked a lot. I loved everything about this book the paranormal and supernatural elements. The MMC was amazing. I thought the author did an amazing job with the characters, and the world building. Overall, it was a great book one I recommend to anyone looking for a uniquely different vampire book.

[Nadine Frye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing Writing

I want to start off by saying this is some of the best writing I witnessed in a long time. Error free and well executed. The story itself kept me on the edge of my seat. Just when I thought I had something figured out, it was a new twist. I would read another book by this author. Be sure to grab this one, it’s worth the purchase.

[The_first_last_page · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not my typical vampire reads but this turned out to be a really interesting read. The beginning took a bit to get into but once I did it took off like a rocket. The writing was good, the characters developed and the plot thought through. Will be looking for more books from Todd Sullivan.

[Russhi L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an awesome ride, if you like Anima and futuristic backdrop and a riveting story line with good character back story... then this is your tea!