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 .
THE VIDGEN WAR DIARIES (The Book of Murder) War Dogs – 2019: Part 6.
The Vidgen War Diaries (The Book of Murder): Card Counting With Black Sky: When Data is Worth A Billion Picture – . Pt 5 2020.
The VIDGEN WAR DIARIES (The Book of Murder) – Red Queen & Other Gambits Pt 8: 2021.
THE VIDGEN WAR DIARIES (Book of Murder) The Hunger Game. Pt 9 -2022.
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Kiwi WW3: Time line to annihilation New Zealand’s role in Cold War Crisis.
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BEN VIDGEN -- The Consulting 'Oartistic' Dyslexic Detective. 