When Zog's friend Peel dies at the age of 29, Zog sets out to gather information about Peel's short life. He meets many interesting characters along his journey, but one of the most special is Monica. Monica and Peel dated for a brief time while in college and their love story becomes the center of the novel.  Through the use of poetry, narrative storytelling, interviews, letters and dreams we catch a glimpse into the tragic life and death of Monica & Peel.  Based on a true story. Peel & Monica RIP _______________________________________ Excerpt- poem from the book "July": july the promise of july is the promise of a lie a shine comes over his face july is in my place the dying sentimentalist wishes for another Christmas while the dying libido clings to its last july m.