Author: The Dsylexitic 'Oartistic' Detective - an interesting read with your coffee.
Ben has worked as investigative journalist, researcher and writers for a number of NZ/Australian publications, radio stations, as well as working for universities, NGO and commercial clients, as well as being a best selling author (State Secrets 1 & II [Return Fire]) specialising in organised crime and national security issues.
With a degree in history and political science specialising in political violence and counter terrorism Ben spent six year in New Zealand Army territorial (reserves) serving in the Royal Artillery and the infantry with posting in signals, artillery intelligence, field and counter intelligence, reconnaissance and as a rifleman & platoon grenadier.
Ben also has decades of experience in all aspect of the hospitality and tourism industry (from kitchen hand to marketing and promotions) through out Australasia as well a having strong root in the arts community of New Zealand's South Island his beloved home and were he prints his own cafe publications and books .
FACTORIES OF DEATH.
Fear Living & Good Mental Health @ 16,000 Feet.
The Ministry of Books – Never Judge a Bookshop By its Cover:
THE DEADLINE REPORT: GUNS METH & COVID How One Crisis is Helping Fuel Another.
Tiny Houses – Julie Jacobson (Big Tiny House Expo) Evolution For Living & Obtaining Council Compliance.
Greed’s Omnipotent Online Guardian Limit Egalitarianism. (GOOGLE CENSORSHIP).
WE WANT TO BELIEVE THEY WALK AMONG US – UFOs Dogma & Belief Systems 2021.
SOFT DIPLOMACY – Neoliberalism The Wolf Dressed in Lambskin.
BEN VIDGEN -- The Consulting 'Oartistic' Dyslexic Detective. 