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 .
RESIDENT EVIL
THE CURIOUS CASE OF RAHAMIN SHY& A INTERNATIONAL CRIME RING THAT REACHES FROM THE WHITE HOUSE TO NZ.
SHIPPING NEWS 39: SCOTTISH EDITION.
SHIPPING NEWS 38 ‘BEN’S 2025 NZ EDITION ‘The Mexican Edition’
Shipping News 36 US Election Nutty Special Live From DC。
Shipping News 35 North American Edition.
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Shipping News 34
BEN VIDGEN -- The Consulting 'Oartistic' Dyslexic Detective. 