2001 Dodge Stratus Will not turn over!

Just bought the car used, with it having 125,563 miles, it was needing connecting rod bearings, so the car was not driveable to see if there were any other issues at average road speeds. After replacing the connecting rod bearings with some what of a success, it was ready for a test drive. With the first failing attempt of a good road test due to a leaky egr gasket, I replaced the gasket with hopes of clearing up my bigger problem - the engine shutting of on me at random, and with four to five starting attempts, I was able to make it back home. Now that the egr gasket was replaced it was ready for road test number two. It died on me about a mile from my house. It has a good battery, fuses, (not sure about link fuses), bright head lights, all the gauges work, along with all the electical options. While turning the key and going through the gear selector, (automatic transmission), I have all instrument lights but no sound of a fuel pump, and the starter does not even try to engage. No ticking, no sound, nothing. Just a no buS upon my gauge cluster. So if you have any help as to what would be a good direction for me to resolve my issue, please advise.