Deathscent is a children's novel written by British novelist Robin Jarvis set in an alternate Tudor England.

Brindle appears to be the picture of innocence, and a dedicated and protective friend when the looming threat of the Spanish ambassador, his rather unusual and evil mechanical creature and other fearsome characters become more than potential problems.

The reader continually discovers many other unusual aspects of this alternative "Tudor England" and, as the story develops, it is clear that Brindle himself is not all he appears, as events lead to some rather disturbing discoveries.

"Across the stark heavens the mysterious object came blazing, swerving and spinning in all directions, growing larger with every passing moment.

Into this world a place with no living animals and arcane technology appears a visitor, bringing with him strange devices and sinister practices.