In Aura, we are introduced to Jacob and his two companions, Rachel and Clarisse. The book follows the life of Jacob from birth up to the point where, as an adult, he is about to come face-to-face with the greatest threat that mankind has ever encountered.

Throughout this novel we learn about Jacob, his disability and the incredible abiities that it has allowed to develop in him. It is a story of struggle, hope, and ultimate sacrifice.