Iceworld - Hardcoverby Hal Clement (Author) Iceworld is a science fiction novel written by Hal Clement. The story is set on a frozen planet named Hoth, where a team of scientists and engineers are sent to investigate the possibility of mining the planet's valuable resources. The planet is covered in ice and snow, and the team faces numerous challenges as they try to navigate the treacherous terrain and extreme weather conditions. The main character is a geologist named