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You are right to suspect the starter, but usually the lights still dim a little when trying to activate a bad starter. Hmmm...the ignition switch, maybe, but it would be a long shot, since its more mechanical than electrical. If you can turn the ignition switch all the way around without it catching at any of the normal stops then that is the culprit. Otherwise, it sounds like a starter problem.
First things first, check the electrical connection to the starter. If the lights don't dim, then it sounds like there is no load being put on the battery from the starter. If the connection is tight at the starter, check the line all the way from the starter to the battery/wire-cluster. If the wires are frayed/severed the the problem is the wires.
If this dosen't fix anything, then time to pay the $$ to get the car towed home. Might be a good idea to have the ECU(Diagnostic) checked. It logs problems and keeps them in memory even when the SES light isn't on.
Sorry if this is mumbo-jumbo, but I hope it helps you! Good luck!
--Bill
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