Review: Yes. we love elves!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 7, 2011
In Maverick, a teenage wizard in training kills another student by accident in a testosterone-fueled magical duel, and spends the next ten years of his life in exile in a forest by himself.  From this tragic past, the author builds a story of redemption for Marjan, our protagonist and humble yet ashamed wizard.  After ten years in solitude, Marjan finds himself the unlikely protector of a group of children, and their gorgeous Elvish teacher.  Using his specialized skills as a mage in the wild, and a woodsman, Marjan tries to lead them to safety in another part of the world.  And yet, evil nips them on their heels as it becomes apparent that no place is safe anymore.Greg Curtis weaves an entertaining tale of Marjan's path to redemption, in the unlikely arms of a community of elves.  The role of protector becomes a second hat for Marjan as the story progresses, and fits nicely enough on the protagonist's head.I note that the author occasionally writes long, long run-on sentences, and you may need to reread them in order to follow along.  But nonetheless, Maverick is an enjoyable stand alone book for readers who enjoy elves.