Books
Richard Trout is the author of the MacGregor Family Adventure Series. The books are published by Pelican Publishing. There are currently six books in the series. Richard is currently working on the seventh book.
 Cayman Gold |
Cayman Gold: Lost Treasure of Devils Grotto Thrust into a race for lost Spanish Treasure, four teenagers rely on their courage and scuba diving skills to survive. Sinister international forces plot to destroy a natural barrier reef in order to stake claim to gold doubloons and Colombian emeralds hidden for nearly 400 years. Amid the exotic waters and beaches of the Cayman Islands, this tale conveys an exciting mix of pirates, strange and timeless creatures of the sea, and the hospitable peoples of the Caribbean. Fast boats, mini-subs, undersea scooters, hurricanes, and even teen romance accentuate the fast tempo of this techno-thriller, the first in a series. The MacGregor family’s respect for life and the sanctity of the environment, along with their thirst for adventure, drive the teens through a series of challenging and surprising events. Reviews 
Cayman Gold: Lost Treasure of Devils Grotto (MacGregor Family Adventure Series)
Price: USD 12.44 26 used & new available from USD 3.70 |
 Elephant Tears |
Elephant Tears: Mask of the Elephant The lunge of a cheetah to bring down its prey, the pounding of the hooves of wildebeest in a stampede across the African plain, and the cry of a hyena breaking the stillness of the African night exemplify the drama of this second novel in the MacGregor Family adventure series. Dr. Jack MacGregor, once again in pursuit of protecting earth’s dwindling resources and endangered animals, arrives in East Africa and collides with an international cartel that is exploiting African elephants. From the author of Cayman Gold, comes a tale of Africa for this generation. Serengeti, Amboseli, Masai Mara, and Mt. Kilimanjaro are just a few of the exotic locales that engulf this action-adventure tecno-thriller. The MacGregor teens, Chris, Heather, and Ryan, team up with native Kikuyu, Samburu, and a seasoned American aviator in an effort to save the endangered animals and bring justice to the criminals that exploit them. Reviews 
Elephant Tears: Mask of the Elephant (MacGregor Family Adventure Series)
Price: USD 12.44 20 used & new available from USD 9.03 |
 Falcon of Abydos |
Falcon of Abydos: Oracle of the Nile A quaint shop in the heart of Cairo, the first cataract of the Nile, or even Nefertari’s exquisite temple may give up the clue that will solve the mystery of the Falcon of Abydos. Just when Egyptologists believe that the last of the great discoveries have been made, the MacGregor family stumbles upon artifacts that can rewrite the history of the volatile Middle East. Dr. Jack MacGregor and his family, fresh from adventures in the Caribbean and East Africa, arrive at the international environmental summit in Cairo in pursuit of the truth about the Nile River. But instead he discovers that the ever-shifting sands of the Sahara reveal a secret that could forever change the Middle East and the world. From the insufferable heat of the Sahara Desert to the exotic underwater world of the Red Sea, Jack, Mavis, Chris, Heather, and Ryan, along with Natalie Crosswhite, battle to save themselves from a maniacal scheme of evil men who possess an insane desire for power. Book three of the MacGregor Family Adventures redefines action/adventure techno-thriller novels for the entire family. Reviews 
Falcon of Abydos: Oracle of the Nile (MacGregor Family Adventure Series)
Price: USD 12.44 21 used & new available from USD 0.75 |
 Czar of Alaska |
Czar of Alaska: The Cross of Charlemagne Dr. Jack MacGregor, zoologist, once again takes his wife Dr. Mavis MacGregor, a famous paleontologist, sons Chris 18, and Ryan 12, and daughter Heather 14, on a great adventure battling the evil forces of the world who would endanger lives and destroy the environment. Having survived hurricanes in the Caribbean, ivory poachers in East Africa, and a Cairo crime syndicate racing up the Nile toward Luxor, the MacGregors head to the wilderness state of Alaska and encounter an unusual new threat from eco-terrorists, common anarchists, a rogue Vatican priest, and a corrupt Polish archaeologist. But with the aid of a retired librarian, three aging Greek Orthodox priests, and a seasoned F.B.I. agent, the MacGregors work desperately to save Alaska and possibly even the United States of America. Reviews 
Czar of Alaska: The Cross of Charlemagne (MacGregor Family Adventure Series)
Price: USD 12.44 29 used & new available from USD 0.18 |
 Sign of the Dragon |
Sign of the Dragon After nearly dying at the hands of terrorists in Alaska, the MacGregors move on to China. The discovery of rare dinosaur bones near Shenyang, China, spurs the action of the MacGregor family in this fifth adventure of their round-the-world travels. Dr. Mavis MacGregor leaves the family in Beijing so that she can pursue her study of the feathered dinosaur, while Chris, Heather, R.O., and Natalie fly to Chengdu to explore a wilderness outpost in the Wolong Panda Reserve. It is there that they discover a link between animal exports, the illegal dinosaur bone trade, and corrupt Chinese officials. Meanwhile, Dr. Jack MacGregor attends an environmental conference at the world’s largest dam project, the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping. Unbeknownst to the MacGregors, they stroll into the middle of a medieval feud between two tai-pans who are struggling to regain control of China. As the family kayaks in the Tibetan highlands on a Class IV river, fights panda poachers, and wonders at the beauty of Asia during a breathtaking flight across China, they are thrown into an adventure worthy of book five in the series and one that only MI6, the British Secret Intelligence Service, can resolve! Sign of the Dragon is an adventure that MacGregor Family Adventure Series fans will love. Reviews 
Sign of the Dragon (MacGregor Family Adventure Series)
Price: USD 12.44 22 used & new available from USD 6.39 |
 Devil's Breath |
Devil’s Breath Volcano In this sixth adventure of the MacGregor family, Chris MacGregor leads his brother, R.O.,his sister, Heather,and his girlfriend, Natalie, through the beautiful underwater world of the South Pacific and into the exotic rain-forests of New Guinea in search of a deadly chemical that is destroying the pristine pearl beds of the Bismarck Sea. Marine biologist Dr. Randy Heath calls his friend Jack MacGregor and informs him that he has found cyanide in the marine ecosystem around his pearl beds on Long Island off the coast of New Guinea. Teaming up with Billy Fly, who owns a local restaurant and resort, the MacGregors go in search of the source of the pollution. There, they encounter evil profiteers who will do anything to preserve the huge gold reserves they have discovered in the bowels of an active volcano. Fighting against time, the MacGregors are aided in their search by native islanders who wear the shrunken heads of their enemies. With a World War II air battle, a secret safe on a sunken Japanese destroyer, and an underwater shark encounter, Devil’s Breath Volcano introduces children to new cultures, teaches science and history, and stands as another exciting trademark adventure by author Richard Trout.
Devil’s Breath Volcano (Macgregor Family Adventure Series)
Price: USD 12.44 20 used & new available from USD 7.95
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