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Cutter & Bronco
Cutter & Bronco

The Lost Treasure of Black Mountain

Two teenage cowboys. One lost treasure. A trail that leads straight into the darker side of human nature — and the faith and family that carry them through it.

Graphic Novel · Written & illustrated by G.V. Jones · Edited by T.W. Lawrence

Cutter & Bronco: The Lost Treasure of Black Mountain — book cover
  • 2025 Winner “Best Comic Art”The Wild Bunch Film Festival
  • 2026 Winner “Best Western Comic Art”Sunny Side Up Film Festival

The Story

Two cowboys. One lost treasure.

Friendship

A bond as unbreakable as the land they ride across.

Courage

Facing real danger without losing heart.

Faith & Family

Parents and mentors whose steady hands guide the way.

South Texas, 1885

Set against the wide skies and rugged landscapes of South Texas in 1885, Cutter & Bronco follows the coming-of-age journey of two teenage cowboys whose friendship is as unbreakable as the land they ride across.

Cutter, steady and thoughtful, and Bronco, spirited and bold, dream only of cattle drives, open trails, and the adventures that freedom promises.

But when their paths cross with unsettling forces that reveal the darker side of human nature, the boys discover that evil in the world is not just the stuff of campfire stories. What begins as innocent curiosity quickly turns into a sobering lesson, testing their courage, convictions, and the strength of their bond.

Yet this is not a tale of despair. Guided by their faith and surrounded by parents and mentors grounded in strong values, Cutter and Bronco learn that even the toughest trials can be met without losing heart. With wisdom, trust, and steady hands to guide them, they come to see that the foundation laid by family and community is stronger than any shadow that crosses their trail.

A story of friendship, resilience, and the power of faith, Cutter & Bronco is a timeless Western adventure with a hopeful heart.

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The World of Cutter & Bronco

Cutter, illustrated by G.V. JonesCutter

Steady & thoughtful

The level head of the pair. Cutter thinks before he acts — but when the trail turns dark, his quiet conviction is what keeps them both standing.

Bronco, illustrated by G.V. JonesBronco

Spirited & bold

First over the fence and last to back down. Bronco dreams of cattle drives and open trails, and his boldness is both the boys' greatest asset and their greatest risk.

Bella, illustrated by G.V. JonesBella

Loyal to the end

The boys' faithful dog and constant companion — wherever Cutter and Bronco ride, Bella isn't far behind.

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The Creator

About the Author

Portrait of G.V. Jones

Writer & Illustrator

G.V. Jones

Marietta, Georgia

Graphic designer and illustrator whose first narrative graphic novel brings Cutter & Bronco to life.

Edited by

Portrait of T.W. Lawrence

Editor

T.W. Lawrence

Christian Western novelist bringing literary depth to dusty trails and timeless conflicts.

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Cutter & Bronco: The Lost Treasure of Black Mountain is available now in paperback on Amazon.

ISBN-10 1665312203

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