Hello. Spring appears to be here. I say appears because the other day we got about three inches of snow. Stupid snow.   Spring Preview arrives with more than a few books I would like to add to my permanent collection. I'm sure some of them will make it. The rest I will lament like friends who I never call (or blogs I never update). Sigh.   Of course my thanks go to Fantastic Fiction  and The Bloodstained Bookshelf  in helping THD to compile this list   THE FIFTH WITNESS  - Michael Connelly - April 5  I've warmed up to the Haller books ever so slowly.   HEADS YOU LOSE  - Lisa Lutz and David Hayward - April 5  Ms. Lutz is pretty hilarious even if her books are a little too caught up in stylistic flourishes. A book by dueling authors sounds like fun.   HELL IS EMPTY  - Craig Johnson - June 2  Finally got around to giving this guy a read last year. He is pretty good.   NOW YOU SEE ME  - SJ Bolton - June 7  Reminds me of early Minette Walters, I'm hooked.   THE RIDGE  - Michael ...