Brampton author Andrew Fantasia has released his new sci-fi adventure book.

SideScroller is an adventure-romance set in a world called Arcadia, where everything runs on video game logic. Though it's chock full of Easter eggs and references to gaming culture, non-gamers will get caught up in the story of a happy couple who are suddenly separated by a kidnapping and must journey across a treacherous world to find one another again.

"The book has been complete for six years but as any Canadian author could tell you, landing a publishing agent is much easier said than done," says Fantasia. "If the self-publishing process proves successful, I've got a dozen other books I'm eager to put out there in the world. Of course, I want to urge any creative folks from Brampton, Mississauga, and all across the GTA to do the same. Whether you write or act or paint or sing, don't let all your hard work and talent sit on the sidelines. Put yourself out there and let the world see what you can do."

The digital version of SideScroller is available for purchase now on Amazon, and can be read on any device via the Kindle app. The paperback version of the book is still being formatted and will hopefully be available for purchase shortly before Christmas.