"When a fishing boat pulls a naked man from the cold Pacific waters, the crew is shocked to find him still alive; even more perplexing, the large shark bite in his abdomen mysteriously heals itself. So begins this fluid, engaging first novel, which weaves together Native American folklore and mythology, pioneer history and contemporary times. The circular epic wraps up with dramatic flair and spiritual vision. This mystic, satisfying work, written with grace and authority, is rich in down-to-earth prose that moves easily and convincingly between mythic lore and contemporary dialogue.”—Publishers Weekly

"Old-fashioned storytelling – part myth, part thriller, part song. It is transporting." —Susan Salter Reynolds, LA Times (Best Books of the Year)

 

"This is a rich and exciting novel.”—Booklist

 

"Myth and Destiny intertwined with Great Storytelling. Agreat read."  — JulieS

 

"An imaginative, beguiling work that creates a charming bridge between what we expect and hope for in a contemporary novel.”— Abbie Bernstein

 

"I loved the story and I loved the sense of place that Ruvinsky evokes. I know that place, I can smell the cedar. This book is a great read for anyone who wonders."  — Danny Singer

"Dream Keeper is a beautiful read. The spare, shifting narrative style conveys a sense of wonder and awel. It certainly works to hold, intensify, even mesmerize the reader. Dream Keeper is a beautiful novel and a poignant presentation of issues of justice, repatriation, the need for sacred myth, and the need to respect and restore visions, dreams, and a rich cultural legacy.” — Midwest Book Review

 

"A wonderfully imaginative novel incorporating an acute insight into the value of myth and mystery in our historical and cultural lives. Ruvinsky has well trained story telling skills from his life as a screenwriter, and for those so inclined, a sweet sense of the romantic. Who knows where this stuff comes from, but it is a very unique and swell read."  — Michael Jaffe

 

"Who knew it could be done? Somehow Ruvinsky has managed to weave together a mythological parable with a contemporary story of love and suspense. I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't like this."  — A.C.