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 .
Helen Clark & The War Pigs.
CHEQUE BOOK JOURNALISM
SOUP OF THE DAY: Milk & Blood Money.
A TRILION DOLLAR MOTIVE: Lockheed Martin Rail Fire & Lithium.
USS CVN AOTEAROA – A Lockheed Weapons Platform.
WHY THE U.N. CLIMATE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH CARING ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
GNS Tell Porkies & White Island dead turn out to be VIP’s
A PERFECT STORM RAINING FIRE
BEN VIDGEN -- The Consulting 'Oartistic' Dyslexic Detective. 