M LashawnBorn in 1982 in Danville, Kentucky, Montez was the youngest of four children. During his youth, his family moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where his passion for horror, gangster, and history flicks began to take shape. It was there that Monte developed a deep fascination with urban movies, drawing inspiration from hood stories and fictional characters that captivated his imagination.Driven by his love for the genre, Montez set out on a mission to contribute his unique voice to the rapidly growing popularity of urban literature. He poured his creativity onto the pages, crafting his debut book, "The City of Black," with the intention of bringing a fresh perspective to this thriving genre. Through his work, Montez endeavors to take readers on a thrilling journey filled with imagination and excitement. Read More Read Less