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The Witches at the End of the World by Chelsea Iversen

The Witches at the End of the World

by Chelsea Iversen

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  • Oct 2023, 320 pages
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  • Joy A. (Port Ludlow, WA)
    Complex
    This is a novel of vengeance, grief, love, the ties that bind us to others and the actions fueled by emotion. The setting is in Scandinavia and there are a few Norwegian words sprinkled throughout that really require no further explanation due to the context. The author depicts ghostly birch forests and hard scrabble fishing villages vividly, right down to the rocky beaches. If you are familiar with the ocean, there is an incidence with a rip tide that should hit home.
    While the author paints a detailed portrait of the earth, the sea, and the beaches where they meet; there is far less attention to the physicality of the people. People here are defined by their emotions. It is up to the reader to imagine a face marred by a lifetime of suspicion or a fisherman's hands scarred by a lifetime at sea. That is not to say the characters are not well written.
    The reader feels an intimate connection to the sisters, and will certainly recognize at least one other character from their own life. Well worth the read, but be prepared. This is a visceral construct of humanity, ranging from herd prejudice to unselfish love.
  • Keri P. (Momence, IL)
    Great book club book
    I enjoyed this book very much. It's told in the alternating viewpoints of Minna and Kaija. A book of love, rage, family and consequences. The story line is well-written and the reader is drawn to the emotions if the characters. I would recommend this as a book club book;there is much to debate and discuss.
  • Karen S. (Allston, MA)
    Who doesn't want some magic now and then?
    As a New Englander, I may be particularly open to books about magic and witches, This tale set in Norway was surprisingly fun to read while dealing substantively with issues of "outsiders" and villages full of suspicion and rigid loyalty to their church's authority. It is a tale of "life below the surface," on many levels. Themes of loyalty, love, rage and evil permeate this tale of two very different sisters, the daughters of a witch burned in the village they fled as young girls. A good read, and I will recommend it to friends who enjoy stories that include a bit of magic we could all use.
  • Susan P. (Mount Vernon, WA)
    Norway, Witchcraft, Sisters, Spells and Consequences or Is it Just History?
    Chelsa Iversen's first novel, The Witches at the End of the World, captured this reader's attention from the beginning and held it to end as she tells the tale of two sisters living a subsistence life in the birch woods in 17th century Norway. The sister's tale is not so unusual as they mature and their wishes for an adult life differ one from the other. Until, that is, you learn they come from a long maternal line of Sami women with magic in their blood. The Sami are, of course, the reindeer herders who live a migratory life in the north country and are practitioners of the Old Religion, where certain spiritual abilities are accepted and even revered. Their father, a Norwegian man from a small fishing village is only an elusive memory for them as is their early childhood in the village where their mother was burned as a witch for practicing her small magics.
    The oldest sister, Kaija, runs from the isolated life in the woods where their recently deceased grandmother raised the two girls, taught them how to practice their magical gifts, and hidden them from the Norwegians. Kaija goes to live the simple, non-magic life she believes she wants and needs in the village; the younger sister, Minna, stays in the woods embracing her solitary existence and welcoming the ability to practice her growing magic.
    This story takes us through the experiences of each sister separately. We learn of the Norwegians' distrust, fear, and racist attitudes towards the Sami people, and the general Norwegian nonacceptance of any outsider. Importantly, we also learn of the religious struggle in Norway as Christianity begins to supersede the Old Religion, and the Church's suppression of women's choices, and their place in village society. We also learn about the struggles of the other village children born to Norwegian and Sami parents who are treated as outsiders in their very birthplace. The choices each of the sisters make soon lead to consequences neither considered. Despite their differences Kaija and Minna soon discover their bond and reliance on one another is strong and they begin to understand and appreciate the values of the other. Together they slip away from the village when another witch hunt has begun and Kaija, in a complex twist of fate becomes the natural target.
    I can't wait to read Ms. Iversen's next book as this one is such an engaging storyline. The Witches at the End of the World is well-written, with well-developed characters, and interesting historical research that results in cultural insights sprinkled throughout the story.
  • Kathleen C. (Cockeysville, MD)
    Sisters and witchcraft
    A wonderfully immersive story of two sisters, Kaija and Minna, who cope with childhood trauma and a legacy of witchcraft in a world not always kind to those who are different. The sisters will experience the repercussions of actions done in anger. Tragedy occurs as well as the opportunity for forgiveness and healing.

    The story kept my interest throughout. I felt empathy for the sisters, the settings are easily imagined and I was on the edge of my seat caring about the outcome during tense scenes. I look forward to Chelsea Iverson's next book!
  • Patricia S. (Chicago, IL)
    Witches at the End of the World
    Ten years before this book begins, Kaija and Minna flee their village with their grandmother. Behind them, their mother is burned as a witch. Escaping to the birchwood the two girls grow up safe, learning to use their magical powers under the tutelage of their grandmother, Mormor. As the book begins, the Mormor has died, and decisions need to be made. Kaija wants to return to the village she left, remembering friendship, and community, maybe even gaining a husband and family, and willing to suppress her magic in order to live there. Minna wants nothing to do with the village, being too young to have known it as Kaija did. She wants revenge on the village for burning her mother. Each one knows their path is the right one and is convinced it is the right one for her sister too, if only she'd listen. But neither does; Kaija leaves for the village and Minna casts a curse. Which one will have the life she wants?

    This is an enthralling book, exploring family and sisterhood, and the ties of the past. Fascinating bits of Norwegian mythology are woven into the narrative, and life in a small, relatively isolated village are explored in detail. Both sisters are fully developed characters, relying on each other, even though they don't know how much they do. This is a relatively short book, perhaps too short as relationships develop a bit too quickly, but this doesn't detract too much from the book. While I would have liked to see more of Kaija's life in the village, dealing with friends who don't remember her, and viewing it with adult eyes, the shortened timeframe makes for a tight plot, that races to its finish.

    I would recommend this book to fans of Mary Sharratt.
  • Paula W. (East Wenatchee, WA)
    The Witches At The End Of The World
    Two witches, two sisters, the year is 1677. Minna and Kaija live in Finnmark, Norway. The story begins with the death of their grandmother. She did not die burned at the stake, as their mother did thirteen years ago, but peacefully in her sleep. They have been living in the wild with their grandmother. Now Kaija wants to leave and return to the village. She says, the village I have to go. Not knowing her sister has already left Minna casts a spell on the village. Revenge is sweet like no other. Cast to those who burned my mother. Minna now lives alone in the wild. Kaija, in the village, is trying to fit in, disguised so no one will recognize her from years ago. There are many heartbreaking consequences from Minna's evil spell. If you enjoy books about the occult you will enjoy this book. Well written and a fast read, hard to put down!

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SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk, a.discourse_flag, a.arc_promo_text,
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SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk, a.discourse_flag, a.arc_promo_text,
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Parameter #3(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1063

get_reviews_by_arc_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=24ms, Records=29) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_reviews_by_arc_id.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT		arc_number, arc_allocator_number, arc_allocator_review_dt, arc_allocator_reviewer_name, arc_allocator_review_title, arc_allocator_review, arc_allocator_review_rating,
			member_cc_city, member_cc_state

FROM		arc_allocator a
inner join	members m on m.member_number = a.member_number

WHERE		arc_number = ?
AND			arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1


	ORDER BY arc_allocator_review_rating DESC, arc_allocator_review_dt DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1063

get_briefs_reader_rating (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=153ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_briefs_reader_rating.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT	(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
				(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
				 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) >= 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
			ELSE 0
			END) AS "avrating",
            count(rating) as "ratcount"
            
	FROM (
		SELECT reader_review_rating AS rating
		FROM reader_reviews
		WHERE ezine_preview_number = ?
		
		AND reader_review_rating > 0
		
		UNION ALL
		
		SELECT reading_list_book_rating AS rating
		FROM reading_lists
		WHERE book_number LIKE 'p%'
		AND TRY_CAST(SUBSTRING(book_number, 2, LEN(book_number)) AS INT) = ?
		AND reading_list_book_rating > 0
		AND TRY_CAST(SUBSTRING(book_number, 2, LEN(book_number)) AS INT) IS NOT NULL
	) combined_ratings
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 17822
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 17822

get_preview_by_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=17ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_preview_by_id.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
select 			a.ezine_preview_number,
				a.ezine_number, 
				a.ezine_preview_category_number, 
				a.ezine_preview_title, 
				a.ezine_preview_subtitle, 
				a.ezine_preview_author, 
				a.ezine_preview_publisher,
				a.ezine_preview_publish_dt,
				a.ezine_preview_number_of_pages, 
				a.ezine_preview_jacket_image,
				a.ezine_preview_reviews,
				a.ezine_preview_short_summary,
				a.ezine_preview_jacket_desc,
				a.ezine_preview_reading_guide,
				a.ezine_preview_bb_comments, 
				a.ezine_preview_isbn,
				a.ezine_preview_isbn13,
				a.ezine_preview_rating,
				a.ezine_preview_bb_link,
                a.ezine_preview_bb_author_link,
                a.ezine_preview_firsts_flag,
                a.ezine_preview_reading_level,
                a.ezine_preview_paperback_flag,
				b.*,
                c.ezine_dt, c.ezine_description
,(select publisher_holding_company from publishers where ezine_preview_publisher like publisher_imprint AND publisher_holding_company LIKE 'Harper%') AS "publisher_holding_company"		
 				
from ezine_previews a 
inner join ezine_preview_categories b ON b.ezine_preview_category_number = a.ezine_preview_category_number
left join ezines c ON c.ezine_number = a.ezine_number

where ezine_preview_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 17822

get_author_name (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=10ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_preview_by_id.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT author_number, 
        CASE WHEN datalength(author_middle_initial) > 0 then author_first_name + ' ' + author_middle_initial + '. ' + author_last_name
            ELSE author_first_name + ' ' + author_last_name
            END "author_name"
        FROM authors 
        WHERE author_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 3816

get_preview_awards_by_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=11ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_preview_awards_by_id.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
select a.book_award_number, a.book_award_name, a.book_award_image, c.book_award_dt
    from book_awards a 
    inner join book_awards_category b on b.book_award_number = a.book_award_number
    inner join book_awards_mapping c on c.book_awards_category_number = b.book_awards_category_number
    where ezine_preview_number =  ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 17822

get_arc_idfk (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=11ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk,a.discourse_flag
    FROM 		arcs a
    INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews e on e.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
    
	
        WHERE 		e.ezine_preview_number = ? 
    AND DATALENGTH(a.arc_forumidfk) > 0 AND arc_obc_flag=1
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_integer) = 17822

get_arc_idfk_legacy (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=16ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk,a.discourse_flag
    FROM 		arcs a
    INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews e on e.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
    
	
        WHERE 		e.ezine_preview_number = ? 
    AND DATALENGTH(a.arc_forumidfk) > 0 AND arc_obc_flag=1 AND a.discourse_flag = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_integer) = 17822

obc_discussions (Datasource=booktalk_new, Time=182ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT 		t.name,
                m.title, m.body,
                u.username, t.id,
				(SELECT COUNT(*) from booktalk_messages where threadidfk = t.id) AS	"responses"
                
    FROM 		booktalk_forums f
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_threads t on t.forumidfk = f.id
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_messages m on m.posted = t.lastpostcreated
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_users u on u.id = m.useridfk
    
    WHERE 	f.id = ?
    AND 	f.active = 1
	AND		t.active = 1
    
    ORDER BY t.name, t.messages DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) =

searchResults (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=62ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title
					FROM DiscourseSearchResults
					
        WHERE 		book_number = ? 
                    AND topic_id IS NOT NULL
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = p17822

ya_check (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=10ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_books_by_briefs_category.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
select ezine_preview_reading_level 
from ezine_previews 
where ezine_preview_number = ?
and ezine_preview_reading_level = 2
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 17822

get_books_by_brief (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=13ms, Records=20) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_books_by_briefs_category.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
select 			top 20
				a.ezine_preview_reading_level,
				b.category_name,
				c.category_number, 
				d.book_number, d.book_title,
				f.author_number, f.author_first_name, author_middle_initial, author_last_name
				
from 			ezine_previews a 
inner join		categories b on b.ezine_preview_category_number = a.ezine_preview_category_number
inner join		category_book_mapping c on c.category_number = b.category_number
inner join		books d on d.book_number = c.book_number
inner join		book_author_mapping e on e.book_number = d.book_number
inner join		authors f on f.author_number = e.author_number

where			a.ezine_preview_number = ? 

order by 		d.book_number DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 17822

get_author_bookcount (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=12ms, Records=2) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_author_bookcount.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
select		b.book_title as "title", 1 as "bb_flag", b.book_number as "number"
        from		book_author_mapping a
		inner join	books b on b.book_number = a.book_number
        where		a.author_number = ?
union
    	select		c.ezine_preview_title as "title", 0 as "bb_flag", c.ezine_preview_number as "number"
        from		ezine_previews c
        where		c.ezine_preview_bb_author_link = ?
        and			c.ezine_preview_bb_link = 0
		
order by title DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 3816
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 3816

get_obc_number (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=22ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_obc_number.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
select a.arc_forumidfk
    from arcs a
    
    	where a.ezine_preview_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_numeric) = 17822.0

get_arcs_for_ad (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=16ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT 	top 10 a.arc_number,arc_promo_text,
		b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_publish_dt, 
		(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
				(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
				 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
				 ELSE 0
				 END)
 			from arc_allocator	where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS arcrating

FROM arcs a
INNER JOIN ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number

WHERE arc_closed_flag = 1
AND arc_obc_flag = 0
AND getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
AND (select count(*) from arc_allocator d where d.arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) > 1
and getdate() <= dateadd(day,1,a.arc_off_ad_dt)

ORDER BY NEWID()
get_arcs_for_ad (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=25ms, Records=3) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT 	top 3 a.arc_number,arc_promo_text,
			b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_publish_dt, 
			(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
					(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
					 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
					 ELSE 0
					 END)
				from arc_allocator	where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS arcrating

	FROM arcs a
	INNER JOIN ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number

	WHERE arc_closed_flag = 1
	AND arc_obc_flag = 0
	AND getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
	AND (select count(*) from arc_allocator d where d.arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) > 1

	ORDER BY a.arc_off_ad_dt DESC
get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=28ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
	
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone6
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=15ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.section = ? 
        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
        AND (select count(*) from ad_category_mapping where datalength(category_number) >= 1 and adid = a.adid) = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone6

get_type (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=4ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT	a.start_date, a.adid, a.end_date, a.camp_views, a.image_name, a.alt_text, a.views, a.code, a.adsize
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.adid = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112

get_quotes (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=10ms, Records=1) in /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_book_giveaway.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
select top 1 ezine_number, ezine_quote, ezine_quote_title
	    from ezines
	    where len(ezine_quote_title) > 1
	    order by newid()
get_free_newsletters (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=0ms, Records=4, Cached Query) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_newsletters.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT 	*
    FROM 	free_newsletters
get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=6ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
		 	AND a.adid NOT IN (?) 
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = showcase_track
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #4(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=10ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.section = ? 
        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        		AND a.adid NOT IN (?) 
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
        AND (select count(*) from ad_category_mapping where datalength(category_number) >= 1 and adid = a.adid) = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = showcase_track
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112

get_type (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=9ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:42:26.026
SELECT	a.start_date, a.adid, a.end_date, a.camp_views, a.image_name, a.alt_text, a.views, a.code, a.adsize
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.adid = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 594


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