Bullet

The bullet is a symbol of friendship. Bethany weighs this bullet in her hand as she considers what she should do about the email she received asking for a meeting. At the end of the novel, the reader learns Mike’s name is engraved on the bullet. This indicates the threat is against Mike, not Bethany. Bethany decides to abandon her investigation and fake her death to protect Mike.

Books

The books represent identity. Stephen and Bogdan go to an antique dealer with the list of unique books Stephen observed in the Viking’s library. The antique dealer uses his contacts to research book sales and determine to whom those unique books were sold.

Knitting Needles

The knitting needles symbolize a mistake. Connie procured these knitting needles for Heather, not knowing that Heather intended to kill herself with them. Connie later told Ibrahim that, in retrospect...