The "Marid Audran Trilogy" is a series of three science fiction novels written by George Alec Effinger. The trilogy includes "When Gravity Fails," "A Fire in the Sun," and "The Exile Kiss." Set in a futuristic Middle Eastern city called Budayeen, the story follows Marid Audran, a resourceful and street-smart protagonist navigating a world filled with advanced technology and cultural complexities. The series explores themes of identity, morality, and the impact of technology on society. Marid's adventures involve interactions with various characters, including cybernetic beings and criminal elements, as he seeks to understand his place in a rapidly changing world.