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A Soul a Day
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.
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
33 books48 followersTodd 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.
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October 9, 2026
Vampire Thriller Review 🩸
Dark, bloody, and packed with action! This book moves at a sometimes-frenetic pace while still maintaining its momentum. And the gore? Thank you! Vampires should be bloody, vicious, and downright terrifying. Give me those vivid, gruesome scenes that make me sit up and remember why I love reading horror!
Desmond, an African American ex-pat living in South Korea, was a character I sympathized with deeply. His relative naivety in this dangerous world made him easy to connect with because, honestly, I would probably be just as lost! His spicy relationship with his lover, So-Yi, adds another layer to his story.
Then we have Min Jae, a rebel Korean vampire standing against the powerful and alluring vampire hierarchy known as the Gwanlyo. And sinister doesn’t even begin to describe this organization! One of my favorite characters was Valentino, a truly diabolical member of the vampire establishment who brings his own brand of menace to the story.
The ending? SATISFYING! I was practically salivating to discover whether Min Jae would honor his vow and save Desmond’s soul. The action sequences and missions kept me engaged, and the conclusion left me wanting more.
My one criticism is the large cast of characters. At times, I had to backtrack to remember who was who, which occasionally interrupted my reading flow.
Still, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into here! Congratulations to Todd Sullivan for delivering an entertaining blend of thriller and horror. Now, the question is: What’s next? Because I’m ready for more!
#VampireFiction #Thriller #Horror
Dark, bloody, and packed with action! This book moves at a sometimes-frenetic pace while still maintaining its momentum. And the gore? Thank you! Vampires should be bloody, vicious, and downright terrifying. Give me those vivid, gruesome scenes that make me sit up and remember why I love reading horror!
Desmond, an African American ex-pat living in South Korea, was a character I sympathized with deeply. His relative naivety in this dangerous world made him easy to connect with because, honestly, I would probably be just as lost! His spicy relationship with his lover, So-Yi, adds another layer to his story.
Then we have Min Jae, a rebel Korean vampire standing against the powerful and alluring vampire hierarchy known as the Gwanlyo. And sinister doesn’t even begin to describe this organization! One of my favorite characters was Valentino, a truly diabolical member of the vampire establishment who brings his own brand of menace to the story.
The ending? SATISFYING! I was practically salivating to discover whether Min Jae would honor his vow and save Desmond’s soul. The action sequences and missions kept me engaged, and the conclusion left me wanting more.
My one criticism is the large cast of characters. At times, I had to backtrack to remember who was who, which occasionally interrupted my reading flow.
Still, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into here! Congratulations to Todd Sullivan for delivering an entertaining blend of thriller and horror. Now, the question is: What’s next? Because I’m ready for more!
#VampireFiction #Thriller #Horror
July 9, 2026
It started off good for me, but as I continued reading , I found myself bogged down with names, locations, and the vampire organization that existed without an explanation.
Not my favorite Vampire read.
This was an ARC received from the publisher without an expectation of a positive review.
Not my favorite Vampire read.
This was an ARC received from the publisher without an expectation of a positive review.
August 26, 2026
I absolutely ADORE this book! I've been reading vampire novels for forty years. It's my favorite genre. A Soul a Day is easily in my top five now. It's such a unique take! The characters were a little difficult for me to keep up with simply because I am not used to Korean names, so reading it on Kindle helped me a ton, but other than that, this was an extremely enjoyable read. It felt very slick. Like neon streaked rain soaked streets. I felt like I was there. I loved how all vampires are part of an organization and how there are different tiers to their power. There are traditional vampire elements, but they also have some unique qualities, so it was very refreshing and not at all derivative of other vampire novels. if you are a fan of the vampire genre, or horror in general, I highly recommend this book.
September 14, 2026
A very different vampire read
Min Jae has a mission. Prevent people from becoming vampires like himself. His enemies the Gwanlyo. Who are the ones making sure they do become vampires.
Now with the help of another Vampire named Hyeri they is now tracking a Soul named Desmond who is slated to become a vampire and go to work for the Gwanlyo. The Gwanlyo seem to be a supernatural mafia type group in Korea, the global location of this book. Min Jae is trying everything in his power to prevent that from happening.
I would have been fine without the listing if every item in the refrigerator. What was the purpose of that. This author really likes to describe food in this book. It's really not necessary just extra words for no real reason. This threw me off track. Thus this non-sequiter in my review. I understand that vampires don't like human food. But apparently they are fixated.
In the end there are no winners. Just existence with new rules. Thanks to the author for the read of this book.
Min Jae has a mission. Prevent people from becoming vampires like himself. His enemies the Gwanlyo. Who are the ones making sure they do become vampires.
Now with the help of another Vampire named Hyeri they is now tracking a Soul named Desmond who is slated to become a vampire and go to work for the Gwanlyo. The Gwanlyo seem to be a supernatural mafia type group in Korea, the global location of this book. Min Jae is trying everything in his power to prevent that from happening.
I would have been fine without the listing if every item in the refrigerator. What was the purpose of that. This author really likes to describe food in this book. It's really not necessary just extra words for no real reason. This threw me off track. Thus this non-sequiter in my review. I understand that vampires don't like human food. But apparently they are fixated.
In the end there are no winners. Just existence with new rules. Thanks to the author for the read of this book.
May 12, 2026
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!
September 28, 2026
It's been awhile since I've done a true deep vampire read including the whole society of the vampire culture. This was a good time and I enjoyed the aspect of the read.
I did have one small issue was keeping up with the names, locations and everything without a good explanation of everything. I think if there was a novella explaining all of this that would help better with what's going on in the story.
I did have one small issue was keeping up with the names, locations and everything without a good explanation of everything. I think if there was a novella explaining all of this that would help better with what's going on in the story.
May 21, 2026
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!
June 3, 2026
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.
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.
July 15, 2026
Soul
I will give this book a 4/5. I enjoyed reading this book. This is for me a new take on vampires. One of the main characters is min Jae. He is fighting against an organization of vampires that tempts mortals with power. He tries to save a human from being turned. But to do this, he get help from another outcast vampire Hyeri on this mission. But there is still something evil happening.
I will give this book a 4/5. I enjoyed reading this book. This is for me a new take on vampires. One of the main characters is min Jae. He is fighting against an organization of vampires that tempts mortals with power. He tries to save a human from being turned. But to do this, he get help from another outcast vampire Hyeri on this mission. But there is still something evil happening.
July 16, 2026
Thank you to the author for letting me arc read this book.
I love vampires doesn’t matter if it’s horror or romance, this one was unique for me and I absolutely enjoyed it! It took a little while to figure out the dynamics of the book but once I did I couldn’t put it down!
I love vampires doesn’t matter if it’s horror or romance, this one was unique for me and I absolutely enjoyed it! It took a little while to figure out the dynamics of the book but once I did I couldn’t put it down!
May 31, 2026
Well worth the read had the pleasure of full eating up this read!
May 8, 2026
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
May 11, 2026
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.
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.
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August 19, 2026This book was far different then any other vampire books i have read. It started out a little slow for, but i think its because its written so much different then what i am use to. I had a little trouble keeping up with it until about the middle and thats when i really got into it. I like the descriptive details and the over all story. If it were a book i read the summary on i probably would not have read it, but once i did i was really glad. It is a book worth reading if you desire vampire stories. I have told some friends to check it out
August 22, 2026
This was an amazing read. I loved it throughly. I am actually excited to read more from him! I actually surprised of the setting and it wasn't in America. Love vampires!
September 2, 2026
I liked this book! A good read for fans of vampire and role playing vampire all the names and societies definitely recommend
September 25, 2026
Was a Fast read for me. I enjoyed the story, liked the characters. Wasn't a fan of the cover, that is how I usually pick my books but, author did a great job telling his story. Would recommend to others
August 8, 2026
An Interesting Take on Vampires
I enjoyed this take on vampires. It was a welcome change from the traditional vampire tales. There were a lot of things happening though and for me it was hard to keep up with at times. It all started to come together in the end though. The setting being in Korea was a nice change. The book itself has made me more curious about Asian vampire lore.
I enjoyed this take on vampires. It was a welcome change from the traditional vampire tales. There were a lot of things happening though and for me it was hard to keep up with at times. It all started to come together in the end though. The setting being in Korea was a nice change. The book itself has made me more curious about Asian vampire lore.
September 14, 2026
Thank you to the author for allow me to read and review
I thourghly enjoyed the authors take on Vampires. I thought this book moved at a very comfortable pace, it was engaging and the world building was immaculate. He had a sort of lyrical way with words that was very enticing. I was completely captivated by this story!! I highly recommend this book to all Vampire book lovers.
I thourghly enjoyed the authors take on Vampires. I thought this book moved at a very comfortable pace, it was engaging and the world building was immaculate. He had a sort of lyrical way with words that was very enticing. I was completely captivated by this story!! I highly recommend this book to all Vampire book lovers.
June 15, 2026
Confusing Sometimes
I thought the story had slot of promise. Too many characters for me and not enough clarity on the Gwanlyo society. What their actual goal was. I did enjoy the story line but it was all over the place. More background in the beginning and why Min Jae was doing what he was doing sacrificing, the gray man of smoke, Joo Young, the managers etc. Like I said it really has potential to be 5 stars but definitely give more backstory.
I thought the story had slot of promise. Too many characters for me and not enough clarity on the Gwanlyo society. What their actual goal was. I did enjoy the story line but it was all over the place. More background in the beginning and why Min Jae was doing what he was doing sacrificing, the gray man of smoke, Joo Young, the managers etc. Like I said it really has potential to be 5 stars but definitely give more backstory.
November 20, 2025
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.
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.
June 27, 2026
A Unique Vampire Story
The story builds up slow. As you follow a vampire who is lurking the streets of Seoul. Seeking to save souls from a vampire corporation called the Gwanlyo. The book blends fantasy with elements of horror. Todd Sullivan’s unique take on vampires is unlike others. It’s a standalone in the genre. The story is captivating and intriguing.
This is a must read for all vampire fans. The authors style of writing is very immersive. I could picture the scenes clearly in my mind, which made it hard for me to put the book down once I started reading it. I became lost in the story and for me that makes it an 5 star rating. This book was a wonderful escape into this world and I loved, loved, loved it!!!
This book should be on all vampire fans TBR.
The story builds up slow. As you follow a vampire who is lurking the streets of Seoul. Seeking to save souls from a vampire corporation called the Gwanlyo. The book blends fantasy with elements of horror. Todd Sullivan’s unique take on vampires is unlike others. It’s a standalone in the genre. The story is captivating and intriguing.
This is a must read for all vampire fans. The authors style of writing is very immersive. I could picture the scenes clearly in my mind, which made it hard for me to put the book down once I started reading it. I became lost in the story and for me that makes it an 5 star rating. This book was a wonderful escape into this world and I loved, loved, loved it!!!
This book should be on all vampire fans TBR.
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July 7, 2026Great book that lets your mind wonder.
June 15, 2026
A Soul a Day
This was by far the absolute best vampire story I have ever read. The research and thought put into this was time well spent. Each character served a purpose. This was my first book by this author but it will definitely, not be my last.
This was by far the absolute best vampire story I have ever read. The research and thought put into this was time well spent. Each character served a purpose. This was my first book by this author but it will definitely, not be my last.
June 24, 2026
This book has twists
I would suggest this book to anyone that likes a good thriller. I was riveted by the cast of characters.
I would suggest this book to anyone that likes a good thriller. I was riveted by the cast of characters.
September 21, 2025
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.
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.
October 19, 2026
This was a pretty good read! Especially if you like stories that are in the vampire supernatural horror & dark fantasy genre.
The story takes place in South Korea. There's a secret vampire organization called the Gwanlyo. The organization is very evil! It tempts humans with wealth and immortality and all the things. The MC is Min Jae. I like him. The other characters include Hyeri and Desmond. It was a little slow going at first but still great!!
Min Jae is trying to save souls. He teams up with a serial killer named Hyeri who has already become a vampire so he has no soul! A creepy thing is that if you become a vampire your souls is condemned to Hell forever. That would suck bad yall!
Anyways....the character named Desmond is actually being targeted by the evil organization so Min Jae and Hyeri are working together to do what they can to protect Desmond & his soul!
🖤 I think this is Perfect for readers who enjoy Dark horror, supernatural evil, and stories with sinister creepy atmospheres that keep you on edge!
📚 Would I recommend this book? If you love books that are dark, creepy, and a little twisted, this is definitely a book you should try out!
The story takes place in South Korea. There's a secret vampire organization called the Gwanlyo. The organization is very evil! It tempts humans with wealth and immortality and all the things. The MC is Min Jae. I like him. The other characters include Hyeri and Desmond. It was a little slow going at first but still great!!
Min Jae is trying to save souls. He teams up with a serial killer named Hyeri who has already become a vampire so he has no soul! A creepy thing is that if you become a vampire your souls is condemned to Hell forever. That would suck bad yall!
Anyways....the character named Desmond is actually being targeted by the evil organization so Min Jae and Hyeri are working together to do what they can to protect Desmond & his soul!
🖤 I think this is Perfect for readers who enjoy Dark horror, supernatural evil, and stories with sinister creepy atmospheres that keep you on edge!
📚 Would I recommend this book? If you love books that are dark, creepy, and a little twisted, this is definitely a book you should try out!
October 30, 2026
What a read!!!!
This book was unlike any vampire book I have ever read. It did take me a bit to get used to it as it was about vampires in Korea and I always took too long over the names. That is a bad habit of mine. And you were able to catch on to what the characters mainly were without the mention of that word. In fact I don't believe the word vampire was mentioned until the last chapter of so of the book. The story really is great. The building of the characters, the whole process of how they work. There was just a little of a backstory but not much on the characters. Everything was basically focused on what was happening in the here and now. The story does seem to be a slow build but I promise you that it is for a very GOOD reason. All I can say is you will discover why! I am so excited I got to read this book and the cliffhanger is just absolutely phenomenal. I anxiously can't wait to read the next o e! I am absolutely "hooked"! Only readers will get that reference!! HAHAHAHAHA
This book was unlike any vampire book I have ever read. It did take me a bit to get used to it as it was about vampires in Korea and I always took too long over the names. That is a bad habit of mine. And you were able to catch on to what the characters mainly were without the mention of that word. In fact I don't believe the word vampire was mentioned until the last chapter of so of the book. The story really is great. The building of the characters, the whole process of how they work. There was just a little of a backstory but not much on the characters. Everything was basically focused on what was happening in the here and now. The story does seem to be a slow build but I promise you that it is for a very GOOD reason. All I can say is you will discover why! I am so excited I got to read this book and the cliffhanger is just absolutely phenomenal. I anxiously can't wait to read the next o e! I am absolutely "hooked"! Only readers will get that reference!! HAHAHAHAHA
August 25, 2026
I was invited to read this and gladly accepted.
I do love a good vampire story.
We meet Min Jae, a vampire working for the Gwanlyo, a secret society for Vampires, working to maintain order and of course be at the top of the hierarchy.
However, Min Jai, has a different agenda; befriending a priest who is aware but accepts him regardless.
Although it is a slow build, A Soul a Day, looks at Min Jae's quest to save souls through his eyes, and other vampires from both the Gwanlyo and Natural Police with quite a few twists and turns along the way.
I can appreciate the writing, considering the setting of the storyline. I was sad that Valentino's dream did not come true. Desmond....has a very long long life to go. Min Jae's soul, is definitely stuck.
It had a few slow spots for me and took me longer that I had anticipated to finish. Overall, a good story line with vivid writing, made for a pretty solid read.
I do love a good vampire story.
We meet Min Jae, a vampire working for the Gwanlyo, a secret society for Vampires, working to maintain order and of course be at the top of the hierarchy.
However, Min Jai, has a different agenda; befriending a priest who is aware but accepts him regardless.
Although it is a slow build, A Soul a Day, looks at Min Jae's quest to save souls through his eyes, and other vampires from both the Gwanlyo and Natural Police with quite a few twists and turns along the way.
I can appreciate the writing, considering the setting of the storyline. I was sad that Valentino's dream did not come true. Desmond....has a very long long life to go. Min Jae's soul, is definitely stuck.
It had a few slow spots for me and took me longer that I had anticipated to finish. Overall, a good story line with vivid writing, made for a pretty solid read.
July 14, 2026
A soul a day is a unique, interesting vampire story with a plot that will have you flipping through the pages. The beginning of the story does start a bit slow and takes some time to build in momentum, but it is a thrilling story and was worth the read. Now, I am not good with names, and these were a little more complicated, so I can't remember the names of anyone, as my brain literally just fumbled through the names to get through the story. But I did enjoy the premise of the story being someone trying to prevent an organization of vampires from turning more humans into vampires. In order to do this, he hires another vampire who was a serial killer and hates the organization just as much. Not they have to work together to save the newly acquired target.
Definitely worth a read.
Definitely worth a read.
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