Puppy

A pit bull puppy is found abused and abandoned by Bob on his way home from work. He ends up adopting the puppy, naming the dog Rocco. Rocco becomes the source of the relationship that develops between Bob and Nadia, and becomes so loved by Bob that he is willing to put $10,000 on the line, and his life, in order to keep Rocco and Nadia safe.

Hanguns

Handguns are used throughout the novel by various characters to kill others. They are extensively utilized by the Chechen mafia, and are used in self-defense by Bob when he kills Eric. Eric uses a handgun to kill Padgett Webster, his wife, and his little brother, while Dakka uses a handgun to kill Marv in his car.

Masks

Masks are worn by the Fitzgerald brothers when they commit the initial robbery of Cousin Marv’s bar. They are kept stored...