"We'll All Fall Down? has all the ingredients for a thrilling read: mobsters, murders, mystery, speakeasies, World War II, and a dysfunctional family. The story spans many years and the twists and turns never end. Klaus Altman, a mafia accountant, is being forced by the government to testify against the mob boss in Philadelphia. To keep the witness safe, his name is changed to Max Anders and he moves to upstate New York.Galena Baldwin is fourteen and when she sees Max for the first time shefalls madly in love. Max, a sexually ambiguous man, isn't interested in the young woman. However Galena won't be denied. After she is raped by Steve Bragg she finds out she's pregnant. She traps Max into marrying her by stating if he doesn't, she'll tell the authorities that he's an abuser. Her son, Erik, is born and right from the start Galena resents him.How will Galena, Max, and Erik survive not only their dysfunctionalfamily life, but World War II and the Korean War? And the mob hasn't forgotten about Max and for years they continue to search for him.This is a dark story and it's difficult to like any of the characters. At firstreaders may feel for Galena and Erik, but as their personalities developit's difficult to understand their motives. This story has all the key ingredients for a fascinating read."We'll All Fall Down? has all the ingredients for a thrilling read: mobsters, murders, mystery, speakeasies, World War II, and a dysfunctional family. The story spans many years and the twists and turns never end. Klaus Altman, a mafia accountant, is being forced by the government to testify against the mob boss in Philadelphia. To keep the witness safe, his name is changed to Max Anders and he moves to upstate New York.Galena Baldwin is fourteen and when she sees Max for the first time shefalls madly in love. Max, a sexually ambiguous man, isn't interested in the young woman. However Galena won't be denied. After she is raped by Steve Bragg she finds out she's pregnant. She traps Max into marrying her by stating if he doesn't, she'll tell the authorities that he's an abuser. Her son, Erik, is born and right from the start Galena resents him.How will Galena, Max, and Erik survive not only their dysfunctionalfamily life, but World War II and the Korean War? And the mob hasn't forgotten about Max and for years they continue to search for him.This is a dark story and it's difficult to like any of the characters. At firstreaders may feel for Galena and Erik, but as their personalities developit's difficult to understand their motives. This story has all the key ingredients for a fascinating read.