Leadership
 
 
Serendipity
 
 
Sabotage
 
 
Onese
 
 
Martial Arts
 

 

 

 
“Topher Kaler is a fantastic author with a gift for developing an intricate plot and three-dimensional characters”
“Imaginative world-building and themes of adventure and discovery make it an engaging and thought-provoking read”
“Topher Kaler infuses the oddities of extreme science fiction into this storyline and the resultant product is a rather interesting mix of mystery and adventure, much like Treasure Island meets 2001: A Space Odyssey”
“Topher masterfully weaves a tapestry of wonder, seamlessly blending elements of science fiction with moments of laughter, tears, and gasps of astonishment”
 
Leadership Series
 
Serendipity Series
 
Sabotage Series
 
Onese Series
 
Martial Arts Series
 
Topher Kaler is a storyteller at heart—whether he’s building next-generation technology, chronicling martial arts wisdom, or writing galaxy-spanning YA adventures. Across more than forty years in the software industry, Topher has approached every challenge through the lens of narrative: understanding systems as unfolding stories, designing products that solve human problems, and leading teams toward shared chapters of innovation and success. A veteran developer, architect, and program manager, he holds more than seventy-five patents and has contributed to everything from low-level systems to massive cloud platforms.
His lifelong journey in martial arts is also rooted in story. Trained and certified across Okinawa/Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and the Philippines, Topher sees each technique, form, and lineage as a living narrative—lessons passed down through generations. This perspective fuels both his teaching and his writing, inspiring books that translate martial knowledge into modern, practical insight.
As an author, Topher has written sixteen YA science-fiction novels, a leadership book, and a growing collection of martial arts texts. His fiction blends mystery, science, adventure, and positive representation, crafting worlds where young readers can see themselves as capable, curious, and courageous. His nonfiction distills decades of experience into clear, compelling guidance—turning complex concepts into stories people can apply.
Topher is a passionate advocate for STEM education and believes that storytelling is one of humanity’s most powerful tools for learning, growth, and connection. Whether he's unraveling a technical challenge, exploring a historical mystery, or guiding a hero across distant stars, his mission remains the same: tell stories that inspire.
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