Release the Don in Greenland

Published on 18 March 2026 at 14:13

Big Macs vs. Whale Blubber: UENK Launches "The Don in Greenland," a High-Octane Satire on Boundless Ambition

LEIDEN, NL — From the shifting tides of global politics and the visual grit of vintage propaganda comes a new voice in satirical fiction. UENK PulpWorks is proud to announce the release of "The Don in Greenland," a biting, fast-paced novella that explores what happens when the ultimate New York dealmaker sets his sights on the world's largest island.

Inspired by real-world headlines that were "too serious to ignore," author UENK (pronounced like ‘dunk’ without the ‘D’) delivers a story that cuts through heavy media coverage with "biting satire and high-octane pulp" designed to hook readers from the first page.

The Ultimate Arctic "Flip"

At 78, Dino "The Don" Trumpino has conquered Manhattan, but he feels an emptiness that only a new, "epic" deal can fill. His vision? To bring American excellence—in the form of a McDonald’s franchise—to the "virgin market" of Greenland.

Accompanied by his "posse" of loyal associates—Billy Fritz, Dante DeLuca, and Tony Marino—The Don trades the gold-bathed skyline of New York for the icy fjords of Nuuk. However, he soon discovers that Greenlandic culture, represented by the unimpressed and graceful restaurant owner Lina, offers lessons that "Big Macs cannot teach."

Inside the Story:

  • The Plan: A gut-feeling venture to replace "fermented seabirds" with Quarter Pounders.
  • The Conflict: Boundless ego meets Arctic reality and profound cultural differences.
  • The "Shadow" Players: When local resistance grows, The Don calls in "The Russians"—KGB-style fixers sent to "nuke" the local competition.
  • The Lesson: A satirical exploration of how "fortune is like glass; just when it shines brightest, it shatters."

About the Author and UENK PulpWorks

UENK PulpWorks, based in Leiden, Netherlands, was born from a passion for cinema, literature, and the "Pulp Revolution." By blending the visual language of vintage posters with today's appetite for punchy, fast-paced content, UENK crafts stories that "cut through the noise of fake news with real, raw storytelling."

"This story isn't just about burgers," says the author. "It’s about respecting the profound differences between cultures... where ice, whale blubber, and huskies teach lessons Big Macs cannot."

Availability

"The Don in Greenland" is available now in English. Buy the book now at Amazon.