With a name of Butchers for a horror novella, expectations started high. Then add a cover that looks mysterious, modern and has shadowy figures to get you more excited. To top it off, you read the synopsis that tells it’s about different vampire sects fighting for control and you have a novel that you are looking forward to reading. Sullivan shows that he can write an interesting story that you don’t see often.
The story starts where the Gwanlyo, a secret organization of vampires are going after a young human girl to convert her to join their organziation. To stop them are two rogue vampires who want also to be a vampire but free to live as vampires should, hunting and using all their abilities. In the middle is Sey Mi, the young high school girl who is about to have her life changes against her will.
Now captured by the Gwanlyo, being tortured and coerced to the will, she is forced to adapt to their style and live. Every day of her existence since being captured is filled with pain and suffering. Little does she know of the events that are happening behind the scenes and how people are fighting to be able to control her for their reason. But as Sey Mi gains knowledge and power, she has her own thoughts and plans to take control of her young life. Will she bend her will to the people who changed her like or will she take her life back and strike out against all?
Sullivan does a lot within the confines of a novella. He tells a great story that has action with a vampire story that you don’t see often. He creates the two different sects or vampires that have their own stories where you are torn between which one to root for. The characters are well written and they pull you in with unique views where the good and bad aren’t cut and dry. Sullivan makes you care for Sey Mi and keeps you turning the page to see what happens next.
This is definitely a recommend for anyone looking for a good vampire novella with a different take on things. It can be bought at any site that sells books like Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.