The Heart Rate of a Mouse

The Heart Rate of a Mouse is a fanfiction book series written by Anna Green, which focuses on a fictional relationship between Brendon Urie and Ryan Ross from . The series takes place in an alternate universe, based in the 1970s. The series consists of three volumes: Over The Tracks (vol. 1), Wolves vs. Hearts (vol. 2) and A Kingdom By The Sea (vol. 3), along with a prologue and an epilogue. The series took 1 year, 11 months and 24 days to be completed and posted entirely (6 December 2009 - 30 November 2011). Originally posted on LiveJournal, the series is now available as both paperback and hardcover books.
Novels
Over the Tracks
In the summer of 1974, musician Ryan Ross embarks on an exhausting tour in support of his band's breakthrough album. He finds himself struggling to live up to the pressure and expectations of sudden fame in the chaos of endless shows and interviews. As he juggles his dissolving band, lying best friend, and short-lived love affairs, he heads down a dangerous and self-destructive path, letting himself want one person he can't let himself have.
Wolves vs. Hearts
A new band, a new city, and new lover - Ryan dusts himself off and starts again, but the god-like status that his former band's tragic end has given him isn't as easy to shake off. As he should be focusing on making a comeback with his new band, he runs into the one person he hasn't been able to forget. Brendon's blooming relationship leaves Ryan with a bitter taste in his mouth as he realizes that his feelings for Brendon have not waned. Instead of wooing his own girlfriend, Ryan goes after Brendon, convinced that this, too, he can get it right the second time around.
A Kingdom by the Sea
In November 1978, over a year has passed since music icon Ryan Ross announced his retirement from the public eye. He is far from being forgotten, however, as his musical influence can be heard whenever Brendon Roscoe starts singing on the radio. As the frontman of the upcoming band His Side, Brendon was famously discovered by Ross. But even as His Side are touring state after state and selling records so fast, Ryan hasn't been seen. And Ryan prefers that, really. It's what he wants: to forget and be forgotten. Until, one day, someone starts digging up his past, forcing him to come face to face with everything he's trying to run away from.
Characters
All of the main characters in The Heart Rate of a Mouse are based on real people.
* Ryan Ross is the main character and the series is told from his point of view. In Over the Tracks he is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of his band, The Followers. In the next volume, Wolves vs. Hearts, he is the frontman of his new band, Ryan Ross and the Whiskeys. His character is based on Ryan Ross, former lead guitarist and lyricist of American band .
* Brendon Urie is the primary love interest in the series. He is introduced early on in Over the Tracks as a roadie for The Followers' 1974 tour. Throughout the series, Ryan continually tries to win Brendon over. His character is based on Brendon Urie, lead vocalist of .
* Spencer Smith is the drummer of The Followers and one of Ryan's best friends. Spencer and Ryan grew up together in Las Vegas before forming The Followers with Joe and Brent. His character is based on Spencer Smith, former drummer of .
* Joe Trohman is the lead guitarist of The Followers and former best friend of Ryan. They often have disagreements, musically and otherwise, and after Over the Tracks, Joe and Ryan do not talk to each other. His character is based on Joe Trohman, lead guitarist of American band Fall Out Boy.
* Brent Wilson is the bassist of The Followers. Ryan and Brent are not very close and do not talk to each other after Over the Tracks. His character is based on Brent Wilson, former bassist of .
* Pete Wentz is the manager of The Followers. He is extremely dedicated to his job, and devotes much of his time trying to keep the band together. After the band breaks up, he stays in the music business. His character is based on Pete Wentz, bassist of Fall Out Boy.
* Jon Walker is the bassist for his band, Canadian History, and later a guitarist for Ryan Ross and the Whiskeys. He is one of Ryan's best friends. His character is based on Jon Walker, former bassist of .
* Andy Hurley is one of the roadies assisting The Followers on their 1974 tour. He is friendly and described as having photographic memory. His character is based on Andy Hurley, drummer of Fall Out Boy.
* William Beckett is one of the roadies assisting The Followers on their 1974 tour. He is best friends with Brendon, and jokes are often made within the band about his sexuality. His character is based on William Beckett, lead vocalist of defunct band The Academy Is....

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