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How to write a sequel that works as a stand-alone?

3.1K views 27 replies 14 participants last post by  alhawke  
I've written a legal thriller that I'm writing a sequel for. I've seen novels that are part of a series that say: "This book is part of a series, but it can also be read as a stand-alone." How do I write my sequel so that I can make that claim? Thanks.
Basically, wrap up the case in that one book. No cliffhangers. No loose threads that they'd need to buy the next book to find out about.